| 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 | $118.31 | 9.512% | $129.5636 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.26 | 4.781% | $114.4837 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.82 | 10.244% | $170.6798 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.70 | 7.823% | $27.7105 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.82 | 12.458% | $58.2757 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.50 | 8.588% | $198.1731 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.51 | 3.150% | $199.6056 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.92 | $898.4920 | $898.49 | $898.50 | $898.60 | |