| 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 | $119.74 | 5.335% | $126.1281 | $126.13 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.98 | 13.185% | $85.998 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.97 | 6.721% | $54.3957 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.46 | 8.255% | $14.5711 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.50 | 5.836% | $98.9567 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.64 | 3.309% | $125.6651 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.69 | 12.246% | $221.8991 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.98 | $727.6138 | $727.63 | $727.60 | $727.70 | |