| 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 | $124.67 | 12.440% | $140.1789 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.77 | 8.512% | $17.1123 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.81 | 7.368% | $249.9634 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.32 | 6.360% | $264.1132 | $264.11 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.68 | 7.797% | $71.879 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.60 | 11.820% | $7.3801 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.58 | 6.211% | $87.709 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.43 | $838.3359 | $838.33 | $838.35 | $838.40 | |