| 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 | $118.97 | 8.650% | $129.2609 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.99 | 9.524% | $142.3702 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.45 | 7.829% | $55.478 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 11.428% | $8.4128 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.31 | 12.400% | $238.6364 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.57 | 6.608% | $197.8325 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.90 | 10.354% | $114.6578 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.74 | $886.6486 | $886.65 | $886.65 | $886.70 | |