| 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 | $111.85 | 6.440% | $119.0531 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 5.613% | $84.0257 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.34 | 5.369% | $206.8815 | $206.88 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.92 | 4.261% | $40.5784 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.91 | 8.340% | $48.6555 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.81 | 5.252% | $100.8419 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.45 | 8.461% | $187.041 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.84 | $787.0771 | $787.08 | $787.15 | $787.10 | |