| 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 | $121.96 | 12.675% | $137.4184 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.94 | 13.371% | $30.5421 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 10.389% | $31.7258 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.84 | 12.761% | $71.9866 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.66 | 12.756% | $104.4797 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.40 | 9.181% | $199.1461 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.37 | 12.363% | $277.9524 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.91 | $853.2511 | $853.26 | $853.30 | $853.20 | |