| 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 | $112.25 | 3.800% | $116.5155 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.39 | 6.477% | $36.6174 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.40 | 3.874% | $145.8391 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.70 | 10.529% | $242.8322 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.69 | 13.586% | $50.7616 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.90 | 12.399% | $25.7394 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.43 | 11.581% | $99.7869 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.76 | $718.0921 | $718.10 | $718.10 | $718.00 | |