| 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 | $118.62 | 8.583% | $128.8012 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.47 | 12.477% | $256.9762 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.45 | 5.394% | $31.0385 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.32 | 12.311% | $267.6596 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.57 | 9.409% | $75.0218 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.32 | 5.181% | $80.2741 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.75 | 6.700% | $17.8723 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.50 | $857.6437 | $857.64 | $857.60 | $857.70 | |