| 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 | $118.40 | 10.778% | $131.1612 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 5.243% | $58.4204 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.61 | 10.571% | $26.1058 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.96 | 9.539% | $116.0675 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.40 | 8.466% | $64.4288 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.45 | 7.628% | $188.8333 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.25 | 9.379% | $196.0619 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.58 | $781.0789 | $781.08 | $781.05 | $781.10 | |