| 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 | $112.90 | 5.208% | $118.7798 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.74 | 9.154% | $139.4333 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.86 | 8.535% | $74.7372 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.81 | 8.360% | $10.6301 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.92 | 12.683% | $66.3928 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.32 | 6.507% | $17.3819 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.70 | 7.177% | $146.511 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.25 | $573.8661 | $573.86 | $573.95 | $573.80 | |