| 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 | $117.81 | 6.489% | $125.4547 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.39 | 10.264% | $40.1251 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.58 | 9.749% | $177.3324 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.52 | 10.481% | $38.138 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.39 | 11.744% | $87.5961 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.79 | 10.787% | $11.9539 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.87 | 8.747% | $199.9531 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.35 | $680.5533 | $680.55 | $680.60 | $680.60 | |