| 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 | $115.26 | 9.756% | $126.5048 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.28 | 5.701% | $242.3513 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.59 | 12.548% | $216.7562 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.89 | 4.194% | $203.0637 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.27 | 13.390% | $165.8556 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.86 | 9.138% | $246.4991 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.77 | 6.188% | $85.768 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.92 | $1,286.7987 | $1,286.80 | $1,286.75 | $1,287.00 | |