| 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 | $110.52 | 9.388% | $120.8956 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 5.410% | $82.8101 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.69 | 13.595% | $107.5631 | $107.56 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.92 | 9.374% | $253.6602 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.71 | 4.478% | $130.2945 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 7.682% | $129.9506 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.77 | 3.143% | $43.0828 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.85 | $868.2569 | $868.25 | $868.25 | $868.40 | |