| 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 | $116.75 | 3.244% | $120.5374 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 8.312% | $38.4508 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.31 | 8.506% | $49.1641 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.62 | 13.325% | $85.6964 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.51 | 12.782% | $132.5301 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.88 | 11.175% | $271.1336 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.94 | 7.821% | $176.7617 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.51 | $874.2741 | $874.27 | $874.30 | $874.30 | |