| 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 | $118.35 | 8.625% | $128.5577 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.35 | 13.560% | $86.7031 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.96 | 5.135% | $89.3227 | $89.32 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.26 | 4.399% | $118.2423 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.31 | 11.764% | $69.6401 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.63 | 5.486% | $112.4797 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.26 | 7.248% | $266.2539 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.12 | $871.1995 | $871.19 | $871.20 | $871.20 | |