| 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 | $115.31 | 9.295% | $126.0281 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.42 | 11.751% | $38.4647 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.94 | 5.399% | $140.1174 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.59 | 12.336% | $19.7599 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.37 | 9.367% | $173.2045 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.55 | 4.590% | $173.1487 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 13.867% | $212.1342 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.48 | $882.8575 | $882.85 | $882.85 | $882.80 | |