| 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 | $110.87 | 8.440% | $120.2274 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.68 | 8.873% | $228.2849 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 7.520% | $161.0542 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.26 | 4.672% | $187.635 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.81 | 13.113% | $236.1913 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 8.225% | $270.8872 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.35 | 8.241% | $69.6531 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.06 | $1,273.9331 | $1,273.93 | $1,274.00 | $1,274.00 | |