| 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 | $117.33 | 5.675% | $123.9885 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.50 | 4.648% | $238.0742 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.61 | 12.585% | $36.714 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.56 | 5.336% | $100.6591 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.75 | 13.763% | $115.7539 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.92 | 6.856% | $184.7754 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.45 | 12.645% | $139.0603 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.12 | $939.0254 | $939.02 | $939.00 | $939.20 | |