| 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 | $126.84 | 12.484% | $142.6747 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.76 | 12.496% | $261.8457 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.66 | 8.109% | $140.1741 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.57 | 9.871% | $250.0334 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.25 | 9.820% | $6.8638 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.72 | 4.410% | $122.9115 | $122.91 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.94 | 3.180% | $42.2419 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.74 | $966.7451 | $966.73 | $966.70 | $966.70 | |