| 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 | $118.38 | 7.192% | $126.8939 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.72 | 12.241% | $78.2544 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.42 | 8.502% | $103.5326 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 5.383% | $6.2808 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.34 | 4.861% | $7.6968 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.74 | 10.193% | $9.6309 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.95 | 11.718% | $179.8101 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.51 | $512.0995 | $512.09 | $512.15 | $512.10 | |