| 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 | $101.75 | 6.517% | $108.381 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.91 | 9.367% | $79.7395 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.76 | 12.701% | $22.2697 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 11.425% | $128.4842 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.86 | 7.375% | $49.2422 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.63 | 8.391% | $45.1232 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.60 | 13.787% | $117.8833 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.82 | $551.1231 | $551.11 | $551.15 | $551.10 | |