| 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 | $113.88 | 3.635% | $118.0195 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 3.652% | $53.8368 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.78 | 13.839% | $167.0929 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.64 | 3.703% | $144.8109 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.49 | 4.235% | $158.948 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.92 | 7.818% | $229.5661 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.75 | 13.689% | $253.2422 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.40 | $1,125.5164 | $1,125.52 | $1,125.50 | $1,125.40 | |