| 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 | $119.95 | 5.415% | $126.4453 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.58 | 5.500% | $174.6869 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.68 | 4.504% | $204.4934 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.55 | 6.811% | $133.0331 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.29 | 9.452% | $265.1913 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.38 | 5.528% | $174.5222 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.30 | 7.156% | $11.0371 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.73 | $1,089.4093 | $1,089.41 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.30 | |