| 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 | $116.75 | 5.597% | $123.2845 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.33 | 7.823% | $85.536 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.46 | 12.859% | $251.0661 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.58 | 9.773% | $188.3485 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.82 | 5.733% | $173.2118 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.51 | 6.713% | $195.829 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.34 | 7.571% | $115.4667 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.79 | $1,132.7426 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.70 | |