| 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 | $120.57 | 4.854% | $126.4225 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.52 | 13.320% | $280.4897 | $280.49 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 11.495% | $31.174 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.78 | 13.396% | $159.6389 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.65 | 6.235% | $104.8008 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.37 | 10.703% | $252.8124 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 7.126% | $208.4136 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.40 | $1,163.7519 | $1,163.74 | $1,163.70 | $1,163.70 | |