| 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 | $111.72 | 6.753% | $119.2645 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.84 | 3.816% | $80.8104 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.68 | 12.843% | $50.4183 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.26 | 12.388% | $281.2622 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.94 | 4.555% | $180.8174 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.28 | 10.445% | $243.2882 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.60 | 10.220% | $132.9253 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.32 | $1,088.7863 | $1,088.79 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.80 | |