| 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 | $119.52 | 8.393% | $129.5513 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 11.329% | $40.4124 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.80 | 6.531% | $223.502 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 5.505% | $127.0597 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.90 | 3.348% | $189.0235 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.25 | 9.457% | $100.9741 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.43 | 12.642% | $195.355 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.63 | $1,005.8780 | $1,005.87 | $1,005.80 | $1,006.00 | |