| 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 | $115.27 | 7.744% | $124.1965 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.70 | 11.148% | $270.8677 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.80 | 12.587% | $186.6692 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.41 | 4.376% | $20.2594 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.79 | 12.221% | $100.7632 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.84 | 11.530% | $76.7773 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.55 | 9.227% | $188.4712 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.36 | $968.0045 | $968.01 | $967.95 | $968.20 | |