| 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 | $115.94 | 12.835% | $130.8209 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.76 | 7.539% | $10.4958 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.76 | 7.503% | $220.1231 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.94 | 6.288% | $28.634 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.80 | 11.622% | $140.4205 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.41 | 11.846% | $254.349 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.37 | 7.541% | $195.0471 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.98 | $979.8904 | $979.89 | $979.85 | $979.70 | |