| 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 | $115.80 | 8.288% | $125.3975 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.66 | 5.787% | $148.8 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.54 | 6.423% | $78.2635 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.82 | 4.218% | $164.4768 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.79 | 9.467% | $99.3851 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.37 | 12.450% | $224.1916 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.69 | 8.608% | $28.9875 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.67 | $869.5020 | $869.51 | $869.55 | $869.60 | |