| 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 | $112.47 | 6.532% | $119.8165 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.38 | 9.437% | $101.0979 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.78 | 12.263% | $48.0261 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.34 | 9.560% | $27.7625 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.33 | 11.521% | $129.7324 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.71 | 10.132% | $7.3899 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 11.236% | $145.5301 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.84 | $579.3554 | $579.36 | $579.40 | $579.30 | |