| 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 | $112.62 | 7.616% | $121.1971 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.86 | 13.475% | $79.2736 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.62 | 8.517% | $66.8682 | $66.87 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.28 | 11.554% | $269.1575 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 8.540% | $8.5095 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.85 | 9.758% | $84.349 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.32 | 10.412% | $110.7653 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.39 | $740.1202 | $740.13 | $740.05 | $740.20 | |