| 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 | $118.67 | 3.850% | $123.2388 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.91 | 11.254% | $48.8516 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.68 | 12.286% | $212.9841 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 7.124% | $17.4291 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.58 | 10.667% | $138.9756 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.56 | 9.160% | $220.0229 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.53 | 7.410% | $229.3526 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.20 | $990.8547 | $990.85 | $990.90 | $990.90 | |