| 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 | $111.28 | 3.788% | $115.4953 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.73 | 7.836% | $117.2501 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.66 | 7.419% | $79.1248 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.41 | 10.627% | $160.8627 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.70 | 7.151% | $80.0418 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 7.612% | $110.5498 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.55 | 3.690% | $70.0426 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.06 | $733.3671 | $733.36 | $733.35 | $733.30 | |