| 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 | $118.74 | 5.125% | $124.8254 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.61 | 13.446% | $157.2475 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.79 | 7.783% | $20.2524 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.33 | 11.148% | $173.7577 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.56 | 10.740% | $151.2265 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.80 | 8.301% | $264.0378 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.52 | 4.716% | $76.9872 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.35 | $968.3345 | $968.35 | $968.40 | $968.30 | |