| 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 | $117.49 | 9.579% | $128.7444 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.45 | 12.688% | $145.8746 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 13.321% | $144.235 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.66 | 13.449% | $22.3041 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 13.589% | $45.9922 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.61 | 12.819% | $218.4289 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.78 | 4.510% | $251.6392 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.76 | $957.2184 | $957.21 | $957.25 | $957.10 | |