| 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 | $109.57 | 12.676% | $123.4591 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.45 | 12.778% | $7.2742 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.41 | 3.400% | $81.0759 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.86 | 13.307% | $19.1036 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.43 | 8.303% | $192.162 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.28 | 11.763% | $30.4889 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.72 | 5.484% | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.72 | $583.0137 | $583.01 | $583.00 | $583.20 | |