| 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 | $118.99 | 6.585% | $126.8255 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.26 | 8.523% | $15.4754 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.81 | 6.262% | $8.2991 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.49 | 13.498% | $240.0369 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.83 | 13.517% | $31.5918 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.42 | 13.107% | $224.4269 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.29 | 4.838% | $12.8846 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.09 | $659.5402 | $659.55 | $659.65 | $659.50 | |