| 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 | $118.84 | 5.788% | $125.7185 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 8.225% | $93.9826 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.31 | 8.200% | $29.5494 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.83 | 10.627% | $19.7248 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.65 | 7.710% | $8.2398 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 9.871% | $250.0994 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.65 | 3.712% | $32.8248 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.75 | $560.1393 | $560.13 | $560.10 | $560.00 | |