| 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 | $117.88 | 8.300% | $127.664 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.42 | 13.460% | $23.1685 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.72 | 13.435% | $207.2684 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.39 | 8.587% | $54.717 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.30 | 3.520% | $174.2242 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 10.753% | $263.4592 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.27 | 7.532% | $139.0066 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.86 | $989.5079 | $989.51 | $989.40 | $989.60 | |