| 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 | $118.78 | 7.304% | $127.4557 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.44 | 7.808% | $45.7537 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.59 | 7.747% | $184.8831 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.71 | 12.641% | $251.9892 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.67 | 7.867% | $206.7487 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.36 | 5.757% | $168.5344 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.97 | 9.554% | $104.0434 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.52 | $1,089.4082 | $1,089.40 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.40 | |