| 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 | $118.50 | 7.235% | $127.0735 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 12.485% | $16.4228 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 10.765% | $40.9609 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.34 | 8.498% | $64.3827 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.74 | 9.689% | $244.3213 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.51 | 5.185% | $35.2475 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.50 | 10.751% | $109.0897 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.17 | $637.4984 | $637.49 | $637.45 | $637.50 | |