| 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 | $116.29 | 5.815% | $123.0523 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.41 | 13.644% | $139.1116 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.89 | 8.625% | $150.8693 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.96 | 5.732% | $121.5495 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.49 | 9.437% | $99.0295 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.33 | 5.400% | $38.2918 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.38 | 8.668% | $217.7489 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.75 | $889.6529 | $889.65 | $889.65 | $889.60 | |