| 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 | $111.55 | 5.387% | $117.5592 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.90 | 13.208% | $105.1702 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.72 | 13.345% | $183.3015 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.70 | 11.585% | $84.4698 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.94 | 5.509% | $138.1535 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.71 | 8.295% | $32.1744 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.55 | 6.309% | $217.4551 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.07 | $878.2837 | $878.28 | $878.20 | $878.50 | |