| 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 | $117.95 | 7.778% | $127.1242 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.85 | 7.854% | $241.4312 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.95 | 12.585% | $142.9267 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.38 | 6.700% | $168.9915 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.38 | 6.458% | $9.9858 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.99 | 3.378% | $121.9757 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.99 | 13.817% | $58.0353 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.49 | $870.4704 | $870.48 | $870.55 | $870.40 | |