| 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 | $125.35 | 4.724% | $131.2715 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.49 | 11.310% | $48.4087 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.55 | 10.795% | $54.8989 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.71 | 3.153% | $211.1645 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.99 | 5.234% | $214.6668 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.69 | 3.507% | $167.3605 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.79 | 10.131% | $8.5792 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.57 | $836.3501 | $836.35 | $836.30 | $836.50 | |