| 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 | $117.77 | 4.600% | $123.1874 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.45 | 9.449% | $101.1856 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.99 | 4.694% | $40.8202 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.74 | 8.475% | $104.9387 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.48 | 8.595% | $176.4452 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.59 | 11.236% | $39.5889 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.56 | 6.539% | $10.1851 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.58 | $596.3511 | $596.37 | $596.40 | $596.30 | |