| 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 | $118.60 | 8.606% | $128.8067 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.72 | 6.170% | $177.0066 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.67 | 5.216% | $16.4873 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.26 | 11.256% | $277.3167 | $277.32 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.49 | 11.558% | $163.4213 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 11.268% | $78.2214 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.30 | 3.286% | $21.9999 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.34 | $863.2599 | $863.27 | $863.20 | $863.20 | |