| 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 | $110.60 | 8.822% | $120.3571 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.78 | 12.643% | $151.8202 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.75 | 10.257% | $98.9557 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.68 | 5.411% | $122.9936 | $122.99 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.94 | 12.186% | $6.6638 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 13.824% | $91.6966 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.43 | 7.224% | $185.9586 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.74 | $778.4456 | $778.45 | $778.40 | $778.60 | |