| 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 | $118.85 | 7.174% | $127.3763 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.89 | 13.369% | $75.8325 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.67 | 3.200% | $9.9794 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.89 | 13.106% | $10.0551 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.80 | 9.616% | $39.2425 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.47 | 12.349% | $211.7442 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.35 | 12.270% | $180.0249 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.92 | $654.2549 | $654.25 | $654.30 | $654.20 | |