| 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 | $118.40 | 9.180% | $129.2691 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.89 | 5.304% | $12.5206 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 4.558% | $17.4089 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.78 | 8.263% | $217.3705 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 13.729% | $261.1104 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.34 | 6.379% | $143.9733 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.68 | 4.447% | $152.1584 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.33 | $933.8112 | $933.81 | $933.70 | $933.90 | |