| 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 | $119.57 | 5.215% | $125.8056 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.33 | 11.538% | $27.1372 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.51 | 11.844% | $167.218 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.30 | 12.104% | $24.9992 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.70 | 13.725% | $17.8548 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.36 | 3.462% | $100.7306 | $100.73 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.61 | 12.350% | $78.2068 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.38 | $541.9522 | $541.96 | $541.95 | $541.90 | |