| 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 | $115.97 | 6.749% | $123.7968 | $123.80 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.48 | 6.707% | $28.256 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.52 | 5.819% | $233.3521 | $233.35 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.68 | 13.742% | $185.0355 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.92 | 7.866% | $85.1278 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.43 | 13.266% | $257.6009 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.70 | 8.350% | $184.9535 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.70 | $1,098.1226 | $1,098.13 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.20 | |