| 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 | $113.82 | 5.642% | $120.2417 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 10.453% | $47.9366 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.88 | 6.435% | $148.8813 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.40 | 7.783% | $256.9547 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.76 | 11.170% | $250.9774 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.32 | 11.758% | $31.6499 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.73 | 9.328% | $187.749 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.31 | $1,044.3906 | $1,044.39 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.30 | |