| 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 | $117.58 | 5.615% | $124.1821 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.28 | 7.191% | $28.1698 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.76 | 7.479% | $21.2379 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.58 | 6.736% | $211.9563 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.36 | 12.759% | $128.9512 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.82 | 8.846% | $268.6537 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.63 | 4.763% | $82.3751 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.01 | $865.5261 | $865.53 | $865.55 | $865.70 | |