| 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 | $109.28 | 9.585% | $119.7545 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.78 | 3.392% | $80.4183 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.81 | 6.471% | $204.222 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.46 | 7.283% | $83.1014 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.40 | 8.666% | $250.3665 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.49 | 7.856% | $9.157 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.80 | 4.172% | $118.5477 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.02 | $865.5674 | $865.57 | $865.50 | $865.60 | |