| 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 | $118.83 | 6.786% | $126.8938 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 9.115% | $76.1623 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 10.291% | $79.9499 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.83 | 12.417% | $121.2193 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.67 | 5.837% | $19.7598 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.51 | 4.459% | $109.1701 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.99 | 7.308% | $175.9744 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.12 | $709.1296 | $709.12 | $709.05 | $709.20 | |