| 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 | $113.72 | 5.125% | $119.5482 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.52 | 10.744% | $116.8571 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.78 | 8.246% | $192.4397 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.36 | 11.318% | $81.6629 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.62 | 11.787% | $17.4611 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.83 | 9.309% | $193.2911 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 5.406% | $239.7249 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.26 | $960.9850 | $960.98 | $960.95 | $961.00 | |