| 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 | $115.90 | 8.854% | $126.1618 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.64 | 5.156% | $232.0162 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.96 | 8.435% | $139.8378 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.66 | 6.491% | $246.6971 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.34 | 7.162% | $55.017 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.41 | 8.671% | $261.256 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.86 | 8.516% | $24.8068 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.77 | $1,085.7927 | $1,085.81 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.80 | |