| 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 | $116.83 | 12.344% | $131.2515 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.83 | 4.700% | $25.997 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.32 | 3.464% | $69.652 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.30 | 9.296% | $118.3676 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.57 | 12.500% | $222.2663 | $222.27 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.37 | 12.178% | $234.8671 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.48 | 9.120% | $239.4966 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.70 | $1,041.8981 | $1,041.91 | $1,041.85 | $1,042.10 | |