| 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 | $117.66 | 7.279% | $126.2245 | $126.22 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.85 | 9.450% | $265.7993 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.31 | 13.541% | $87.7785 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.70 | 12.322% | $21.0042 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.74 | 13.207% | $30.2716 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.53 | 8.555% | $242.653 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 5.872% | $183.762 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.36 | $957.4931 | $957.48 | $957.45 | $957.60 | |