| 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 | $111.27 | 6.441% | $118.4369 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.90 | 3.845% | $125.5486 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.80 | 8.425% | $261.0874 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.54 | 9.710% | $78.4865 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.30 | 8.256% | $79.3516 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.81 | 13.683% | $27.0679 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.57 | 7.210% | $91.7396 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.19 | $781.7185 | $781.73 | $781.75 | $781.70 | |