| 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 | $120.45 | 4.500% | $125.8703 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 11.352% | $16.4244 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.86 | 7.505% | $14.9002 | $14.90 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.54 | 6.848% | $122.3837 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 9.300% | $162.1793 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.75 | 8.541% | $24.6931 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.82 | 13.162% | $80.1413 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.55 | $546.5923 | $546.58 | $546.60 | $546.60 | |