| 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 | $117.80 | 5.555% | $124.3438 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.98 | 6.794% | $134.5391 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.79 | 5.564% | $146.5123 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.87 | 6.107% | $65.6484 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.52 | 5.253% | $97.3801 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.25 | 8.497% | $42.5851 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.57 | 8.578% | $240.5763 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.78 | $851.5851 | $851.59 | $851.65 | $851.50 | |