| 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 | $114.50 | 5.789% | $121.1284 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.78 | 5.541% | $256.2324 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.52 | 10.476% | $216.0027 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.76 | 13.358% | $70.0099 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.90 | 9.554% | $175.1768 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.47 | 9.130% | $111.8255 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.87 | 5.743% | $133.0987 | $133.10 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.80 | $1,083.4744 | $1,083.48 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.40 | |