| 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 | $114.36 | 5.240% | $120.3525 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.26 | 7.623% | $31.4905 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.93 | 4.815% | $98.4527 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.32 | 6.799% | $102.8688 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.30 | 10.318% | $8.0532 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.70 | 4.514% | $209.7596 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.33 | 6.682% | $12.0871 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.20 | $583.0644 | $583.06 | $583.05 | $583.30 | |