| 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 | $115.86 | 4.753% | $121.3668 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 10.709% | $49.1548 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.53 | 8.686% | $73.3957 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.28 | 12.470% | $280.3652 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.50 | 11.675% | $32.9441 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.90 | 6.336% | $216.8191 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.88 | 3.721% | $184.4989 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.35 | $958.5446 | $958.55 | $958.50 | $958.60 | |