| 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 | $110.92 | 8.686% | $120.5545 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.80 | 5.107% | $9.2494 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.68 | 13.263% | $152.5426 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.45 | 8.159% | $246.0076 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.68 | 10.823% | $245.6724 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.44 | 8.590% | $41.742 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.45 | 6.870% | $220.6331 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.42 | $1,036.4016 | $1,036.39 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.30 | |