| 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 | $117.50 | 6.800% | $125.49 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 9.297% | $168.9185 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.63 | 9.279% | $28.0082 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.87 | 6.743% | $19.075 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.30 | 9.132% | $272.0661 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.57 | 8.535% | $199.2377 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.27 | 10.770% | $169.7772 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.69 | $982.5727 | $982.59 | $982.60 | $982.60 | |