| 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 | $117.81 | 8.476% | $127.7956 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.37 | 8.579% | $38.4044 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.68 | 11.113% | $18.5336 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.28 | 9.160% | $19.9544 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.60 | 12.232% | $161.1652 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.89 | 9.656% | $191.7774 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.92 | 13.434% | $31.6708 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.55 | $589.3014 | $589.30 | $589.30 | $589.40 | |