| 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 | $118.87 | 8.689% | $129.1986 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.56 | 9.816% | $233.4249 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.35 | 9.110% | $145.4982 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.38 | 6.125% | $107.5895 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.41 | 13.723% | $179.0114 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.67 | 13.130% | $117.2819 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.46 | 8.183% | $85.9622 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.70 | $997.9667 | $997.96 | $997.95 | $998.00 | |