| 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 | $118.48 | 5.190% | $124.6291 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.61 | 12.686% | $208.0296 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.71 | 7.738% | $152.6755 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.37 | 10.654% | $178.5624 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.95 | 12.146% | $265.7299 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.78 | 5.800% | $29.3912 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.52 | 6.517% | $83.6371 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.42 | $1,042.6548 | $1,042.66 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.60 | |