| 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 | $116.76 | 7.270% | $125.2485 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.84 | 7.412% | $109.3884 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.68 | 11.527% | $123.4381 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.29 | 8.154% | $148.4846 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.27 | 3.175% | $252.0256 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.38 | 10.115% | $110.5334 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.86 | 6.763% | $9.4592 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.08 | $878.5778 | $878.58 | $878.65 | $878.50 | |