| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $117.62 | 13.256% | $133.2117 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 6.636% | $131.4502 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.26 | 4.505% | $108.9569 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.62 | 4.226% | $254.9576 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.28 | 9.654% | $127.5057 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.97 | 7.508% | $8.5684 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.39 | 12.638% | $190.7975 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.41 | $955.4480 | $955.46 | $955.40 | $955.60 | |