| 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 | $111.30 | 8.293% | $120.5301 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 6.103% | $84.4155 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.39 | 9.480% | $36.5554 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.53 | 6.268% | $187.5949 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 8.360% | $174.3187 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.40 | 13.866% | $176.9478 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.63 | 13.766% | $6.405 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.68 | $786.7674 | $786.78 | $786.75 | $786.70 | |