| 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 | $118.62 | 10.544% | $131.1273 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.35 | 13.757% | $93.6789 | $93.68 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.59 | 6.831% | $54.0458 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.71 | 9.670% | $108.2553 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.76 | 12.153% | $252.0751 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.92 | 6.494% | $170.3052 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.50 | 4.841% | $68.6709 | $68.67 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.45 | $878.1585 | $878.18 | $878.20 | $878.20 | |