| 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 | $119.77 | 8.308% | $129.7205 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 12.300% | $7.1984 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 6.845% | $29.8739 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.79 | 11.595% | $256.4342 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.89 | 13.235% | $173.125 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.72 | 11.415% | $69.8795 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.27 | 10.278% | $108.3702 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.81 | $774.6017 | $774.60 | $774.60 | $774.60 | |