| 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 | $119.66 | 6.829% | $127.8316 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 9.791% | $44.5422 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.65 | 10.328% | $30.5057 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.50 | 10.482% | $207.1538 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 12.498% | $256.9567 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.66 | 5.170% | $66.9512 | $66.95 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.58 | 8.123% | $253.6349 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.03 | $987.5761 | $987.57 | $987.60 | $987.60 | |