| 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 | $117.43 | 7.505% | $126.2431 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.58 | 10.552% | $156.5195 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.26 | 8.484% | $249.7953 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 8.581% | $9.6963 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.26 | 9.252% | $5.7467 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.35 | 6.528% | $104.7703 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.66 | 5.722% | $32.4144 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.47 | $685.1856 | $685.19 | $685.15 | $685.10 | |