| 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 | $120.87 | 3.498% | $125.098 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.27 | 12.794% | $8.2001 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.41 | 13.442% | $51.514 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.37 | 7.673% | $37.0072 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.47 | 13.835% | $97.2948 | $97.29 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.59 | 7.840% | $30.8315 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 11.854% | $196.5834 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.73 | $546.5290 | $546.52 | $546.55 | $546.50 | |