| 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 | $118.86 | 9.125% | $129.706 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.48 | 4.624% | $175.2243 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.46 | 7.776% | $56.5393 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.67 | 7.813% | $9.3474 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.36 | 5.473% | $84.7581 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.57 | 12.522% | $100.786 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 12.111% | $5.9307 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.69 | $562.2918 | $562.30 | $562.30 | $562.20 | |