| 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 | $112.71 | 3.639% | $116.8115 | $116.81 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.46 | 12.508% | $34.2699 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.87 | 7.510% | $9.5361 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.66 | 8.228% | $6.1257 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.90 | 9.850% | $215.1962 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.89 | 9.713% | $88.7468 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.63 | 13.281% | $163.8383 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.12 | $634.5245 | $634.54 | $634.55 | $634.40 | |