| 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 | $126.47 | 3.723% | $131.1785 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.91 | 9.290% | $81.8691 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.34 | 12.702% | $22.9236 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.97 | 13.582% | $113.5479 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.58 | 11.394% | $276.9032 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.31 | 3.417% | $234.043 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.81 | 5.424% | $254.9258 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.39 | $1,115.3911 | $1,115.39 | $1,115.40 | $1,115.30 | |