| 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 | $120.45 | 10.561% | $133.1707 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 4.547% | $37.9506 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 6.107% | $195.6931 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.35 | 5.388% | $15.1232 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.51 | 7.141% | $154.8295 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.79 | 4.339% | $91.5992 | $91.60 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.76 | 3.810% | $250.9711 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.59 | $879.3374 | $879.33 | $879.30 | $879.40 | |