| 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 | $120.79 | 3.625% | $125.1686 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.64 | 7.850% | $24.4172 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.76 | 13.718% | $160.0695 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.64 | 12.797% | $61.6323 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.76 | 11.816% | $236.7816 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.61 | 11.370% | $36.3178 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 8.361% | $249.848 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.77 | $894.2350 | $894.24 | $894.20 | $894.20 | |