| 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 | $111.90 | 5.625% | $118.1944 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.61 | 7.239% | $101.4588 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.30 | 12.121% | $23.8818 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 9.169% | $260.7502 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.92 | 11.549% | $172.8117 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.44 | 3.691% | $216.1335 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.76 | 3.328% | $129.9453 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.78 | $1,023.1757 | $1,023.17 | $1,023.20 | $1,023.20 | |