| 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 | $106.28 | 6.655% | $113.3529 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 11.872% | $61.2499 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.37 | 13.613% | $25.4152 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.56 | 11.590% | $43.0291 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.95 | 12.286% | $229.0073 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.82 | 12.596% | $81.9924 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.93 | 11.315% | $44.4481 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.66 | $598.4949 | $598.50 | $598.50 | $598.40 | |