| 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 | $118.37 | 6.742% | $126.3505 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.89 | 7.342% | $26.7174 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.60 | 4.440% | $52.8466 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.61 | 7.833% | $18.9894 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.63 | 7.339% | $99.4281 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.96 | 9.754% | $114.1003 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.48 | 11.369% | $146.428 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.54 | $584.8603 | $584.87 | $584.90 | $584.80 | |