| 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 | $119.88 | 8.777% | $130.4019 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.50 | 9.842% | $202.6585 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.78 | 6.675% | $68.0373 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.57 | 12.683% | $91.9155 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.38 | 9.366% | $197.2744 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.36 | 12.469% | $259.0836 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.32 | 8.283% | $16.589 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.79 | $965.9602 | $965.96 | $965.95 | $966.00 | |