| 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 | $117.84 | 8.525% | $127.8859 | $127.89 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.60 | 8.223% | $49.3497 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 11.794% | $45.1871 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.59 | 6.278% | $162.1696 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 9.123% | $261.2405 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.52 | 9.238% | $138.2079 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.45 | 6.427% | $79.2349 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.82 | $863.2756 | $863.28 | $863.30 | $863.20 | |