| 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 | $105.32 | 12.455% | $118.4376 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.67 | 7.355% | $37.22 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 3.104% | $180.2567 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.63 | 10.624% | $78.1337 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 9.368% | $34.7572 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.27 | 7.230% | $36.7477 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.43 | 5.438% | $41.5742 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.93 | $527.1271 | $527.13 | $527.10 | $527.10 | |