| 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 | $116.52 | 8.368% | $126.2704 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.27 | 8.112% | $253.274 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.41 | 13.422% | $191.014 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 9.370% | $162.6223 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.40 | 5.640% | $22.607 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.82 | 11.338% | $274.8045 | $274.80 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.27 | 4.689% | $147.8942 | $147.89 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.38 | $1,178.4864 | $1,178.47 | $1,178.40 | $1,178.50 | |