| 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 | $120.75 | 9.587% | $132.3263 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.50 | 8.539% | $60.2391 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.45 | 12.363% | $273.5477 | $273.55 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.93 | 3.774% | $181.5319 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.80 | 9.216% | $137.3937 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.27 | 8.403% | $173.7375 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 3.798% | $39.8377 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.08 | $998.6139 | $998.62 | $998.70 | $998.40 | |