| 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 | $109.80 | 9.147% | $119.8434 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.51 | 5.844% | $165.6564 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.29 | 5.333% | $60.3453 | $60.35 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 4.787% | $141.9864 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.31 | 13.326% | $18.4835 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 8.582% | $8.6214 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.37 | 8.560% | $168.6697 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.72 | $683.6061 | $683.61 | $683.60 | $683.60 | |