| 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 | $118.56 | 8.611% | $128.7692 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.51 | 7.795% | $88.9417 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.64 | 4.350% | $54.9298 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.49 | 9.854% | $120.2791 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.53 | 7.520% | $38.2019 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.95 | 13.525% | $111.1977 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.88 | 5.485% | $145.4427 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.56 | $687.7621 | $687.76 | $687.80 | $687.70 | |