| 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 | $117.85 | 8.423% | $127.7765 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 7.335% | $15.5636 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.89 | 8.810% | $24.9066 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.49 | 7.736% | $32.8487 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.85 | 13.739% | $198.8726 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.70 | 10.350% | $219.2655 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.50 | 4.809% | $213.2863 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.78 | $832.5198 | $832.53 | $832.50 | $832.60 | |