| 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 | $121.73 | 4.500% | $127.2079 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.84 | 13.728% | $27.1128 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.64 | 8.307% | $173.9844 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.56 | 6.557% | $37.8917 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.64 | 8.826% | $76.8747 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.40 | 7.563% | $86.4807 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.69 | 8.707% | $84.4545 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.50 | $614.0067 | $613.99 | $614.00 | $614.10 | |