| 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 | $113.92 | 5.835% | $120.5672 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.35 | 13.364% | $60.4797 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.59 | 12.678% | $47.9896 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.87 | 9.511% | $175.0752 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.73 | 6.608% | $207.5978 | $207.60 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.34 | 3.565% | $128.7727 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.41 | 4.790% | $225.7281 | $225.73 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.21 | $966.2103 | $966.22 | $966.25 | $966.30 | |