| 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 | $118.49 | 12.455% | $133.2479 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.89 | 5.149% | $81.9006 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.76 | 5.519% | $86.2723 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 8.740% | $9.1668 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.75 | 13.432% | $115.4171 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.67 | 11.669% | $34.2489 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 6.587% | $228.5438 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.41 | $688.7974 | $688.80 | $688.75 | $688.70 | |