| 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 | $109.98 | 5.690% | $116.2379 | $116.24 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.54 | 7.814% | $5.9729 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.77 | 13.697% | $28.1627 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.75 | 11.809% | $246.8184 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 7.669% | $177.9984 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.39 | 11.677% | $51.807 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.69 | 11.114% | $218.5501 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.44 | $845.5474 | $845.55 | $845.50 | $845.60 | |