| 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 | $117.83 | 8.125% | $127.4037 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.79 | 4.682% | $101.3217 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.25 | 8.208% | $203.7016 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.42 | 12.712% | $281.1263 | $281.13 | $281.15 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.57 | 9.338% | $142.7626 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.30 | 11.699% | $180.1705 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.66 | 8.703% | $156.1627 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.82 | $1,192.6491 | $1,192.64 | $1,192.60 | $1,192.70 | |