| 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 | $114.84 | 5.229% | $120.845 | $120.85 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.30 | 8.768% | $27.5183 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.80 | 12.157% | $42.3953 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.63 | 11.297% | $30.7514 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.30 | 6.429% | $40.7623 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.40 | 7.548% | $10.1095 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.60 | 12.833% | $197.0064 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.87 | $469.3882 | $469.40 | $469.35 | $469.40 | |