| 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 | $115.70 | 9.661% | $126.8778 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.70 | 4.323% | $75.8428 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.78 | 8.730% | $228.0938 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.35 | 12.410% | $135.2854 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.95 | 10.621% | $190.2128 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.33 | 6.660% | $240.337 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.78 | 6.300% | $185.7911 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.59 | $1,182.4407 | $1,182.44 | $1,182.50 | $1,182.40 | |