| 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 | $116.50 | 8.516% | $126.4211 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.41 | 7.227% | $218.1104 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.88 | 12.138% | $260.0256 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.48 | 6.200% | $56.7958 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.80 | 3.352% | $148.6202 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 7.385% | $15.9145 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.69 | 5.306% | $114.4571 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.58 | $940.3447 | $940.35 | $940.30 | $940.30 | |