| 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 | $125.79 | 6.317% | $133.7362 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.48 | 9.281% | $154.6108 | $154.61 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.68 | 13.308% | $71.0215 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.40 | 8.125% | $113.9638 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.66 | 9.654% | $39.1026 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.38 | 9.450% | $272.9464 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.32 | 8.267% | $69.6373 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.71 | $855.0186 | $855.02 | $855.00 | $854.90 | |