| 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 | $118.92 | 4.345% | $124.0871 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.56 | 5.630% | $33.3368 | $33.34 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.63 | 4.430% | $33.0312 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.51 | 13.687% | $17.6329 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.86 | 12.265% | $231.1087 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.73 | 13.406% | $97.223 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.80 | 4.709% | $55.2864 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.01 | $591.7061 | $591.71 | $591.75 | $591.60 | |