| 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 | $112.56 | 5.237% | $118.4548 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.57 | 12.872% | $178.9811 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.53 | 10.569% | $145.4314 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.40 | 4.621% | $32.851 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.84 | 10.595% | $263.0391 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.94 | 3.521% | $113.811 | $113.81 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.33 | 11.667% | $93.0521 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.17 | $945.6205 | $945.61 | $945.65 | $945.70 | |