| 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 | $111.59 | 12.756% | $125.8244 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.32 | 4.300% | $17.0218 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.79 | 4.570% | $24.8772 | $24.88 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.51 | 6.627% | $80.514 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.25 | 7.163% | $13.1275 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.90 | 3.448% | $207.827 | $207.83 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.36 | 9.793% | $72.8586 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.72 | $542.0505 | $542.05 | $542.05 | $542.00 | |