| 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 | $108.58 | 8.754% | $118.0851 | $118.09 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.50 | 5.542% | $27.9686 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 7.280% | $8.1533 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.85 | 8.265% | $6.3335 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.48 | 8.495% | $67.7877 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.68 | 12.794% | $104.5375 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.66 | 3.394% | $170.2486 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.35 | $503.1143 | $503.12 | $503.15 | $503.10 | |