| 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 | $118.77 | 5.510% | $125.3142 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.49 | 4.741% | $36.1252 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.32 | 5.409% | $186.9112 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.85 | 8.599% | $15.041 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.40 | 6.123% | $223.2828 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.82 | 5.526% | $258.3488 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.59 | 8.241% | $151.0936 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.24 | $996.1168 | $996.11 | $996.15 | $996.00 | |