| 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 | $112.90 | 10.545% | $124.8053 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.86 | 8.749% | $137.959 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.60 | 3.210% | $217.3603 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.57 | 9.437% | $58.6254 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.88 | 13.677% | $53.2918 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.75 | 13.562% | $217.7551 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.78 | 8.582% | $183.2647 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.34 | $993.0616 | $993.07 | $993.05 | $993.20 | |