| 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 | $120.80 | 9.330% | $132.0706 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.61 | 12.743% | $7.4523 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.97 | 5.394% | $140.1424 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.74 | 12.840% | $18.8894 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 6.854% | $11.2197 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.82 | 9.589% | $218.9807 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.30 | 10.458% | $47.8283 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.74 | $576.5834 | $576.58 | $576.60 | $576.60 | |