| 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 | $120.48 | 7.289% | $129.2618 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.33 | 3.657% | $119.5476 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.91 | 11.155% | $103.2741 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 6.192% | $161.9109 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.83 | 6.153% | $69.8805 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.54 | 12.268% | $14.0784 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.94 | 5.484% | $99.0917 | $99.09 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.50 | $697.0450 | $697.04 | $697.05 | $697.10 | |