| 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 | $115.70 | 8.454% | $125.4813 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.97 | 5.655% | $96.1144 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.72 | 11.609% | $119.1091 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 10.681% | $42.0366 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.63 | 4.237% | $79.8768 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.56 | 7.198% | $175.333 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 9.630% | $251.0308 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.54 | $888.9820 | $888.98 | $889.05 | $888.90 | |