| 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 | $114.30 | 5.455% | $120.5351 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.25 | 6.541% | $71.6488 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 5.600% | $259.2058 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 12.200% | $44.2292 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.78 | 4.538% | $138.8056 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 13.281% | $123.1364 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.43 | 3.586% | $93.6728 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.34 | $851.2337 | $851.25 | $851.25 | $851.10 | |