| 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 | $125.74 | 9.351% | $137.4979 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.48 | 8.821% | $127.8429 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.33 | 10.189% | $224.0473 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.82 | 6.630% | $21.1341 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.76 | 6.350% | $187.9843 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.35 | 6.409% | $33.3592 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.46 | 10.728% | $272.9002 | $272.90 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.94 | $1,004.7659 | $1,004.76 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.70 | |