| 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 | $120.52 | 4.618% | $126.0856 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.56 | 5.740% | $67.2083 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.46 | 3.661% | $81.3324 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.63 | 8.465% | $39.7307 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.65 | 3.740% | $8.9735 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.30 | 6.201% | $126.6978 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.68 | 9.600% | $77.4653 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.80 | $527.4936 | $527.50 | $527.50 | $527.50 | |