| 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 | 7.525% | $127.815 | $127.82 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.75 | 11.840% | $248.0052 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.41 | 12.674% | $112.0092 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.31 | 4.686% | $260.9927 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.80 | 7.575% | $16.9969 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.25 | 10.829% | $26.876 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.42 | 11.828% | $191.6956 | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.81 | $984.3906 | $984.41 | $984.40 | $984.40 | |