| 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 | 9.855% | $130.1562 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.69 | 9.361% | $223.851 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.79 | 6.298% | $9.3436 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.32 | 4.203% | $207.6974 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 13.439% | $274.9534 | $274.95 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 9.617% | $17.0235 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.56 | 4.193% | $7.877 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.75 | $870.9021 | $870.90 | $870.90 | $871.00 | |