| 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 | $118.37 | 5.805% | $125.2414 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.36 | 7.856% | $120.1084 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.70 | 5.295% | $247.1274 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.44 | 8.121% | $231.8547 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.88 | 11.843% | $174.3409 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.42 | 9.447% | $233.5818 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.72 | 13.753% | $102.0592 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.89 | $1,234.3138 | $1,234.31 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.30 | |