| 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 | $112.97 | 13.478% | $128.1961 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 9.350% | $8.584 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.88 | 10.860% | $26.4734 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.32 | 10.525% | $237.9824 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.51 | 8.464% | $149.1488 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.30 | 3.386% | $247.4027 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.48 | 12.236% | $182.3611 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.31 | $980.1485 | $980.14 | $980.15 | $980.20 | |