| 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 | $112.72 | 5.106% | $118.4755 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.69 | 7.562% | $235.2273 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.37 | 6.286% | $66.2906 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.82 | 3.198% | $121.5879 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.59 | 9.549% | $26.9381 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.39 | 6.450% | $124.9617 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.37 | 7.802% | $169.648 | $169.65 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.95 | $863.1291 | $863.14 | $863.20 | $863.10 | |