| 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 | $116.42 | 8.688% | $126.5346 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.69 | 7.511% | $86.7506 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.74 | 3.352% | $258.1113 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.29 | 6.612% | $154.8966 | $154.90 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.25 | 13.425% | $280.4433 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.40 | 10.636% | $211.7573 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.33 | 4.476% | $166.4616 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.12 | $1,284.9553 | $1,284.95 | $1,284.95 | $1,285.00 | |