| 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 | $105.36 | 12.454% | $118.4815 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.72 | 12.386% | $60.3738 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.35 | 13.641% | $27.6716 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.62 | 11.432% | $242.4983 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.34 | 7.840% | $205.2627 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.40 | 7.548% | $96.1479 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.60 | 7.844% | $221.7273 | $221.73 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.39 | $972.1631 | $972.16 | $972.15 | $972.20 | |