| 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 | $112.64 | 5.165% | $118.4579 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 13.256% | $8.732 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.99 | 10.500% | $146.954 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.64 | 9.227% | $213.6917 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.40 | 6.433% | $99.4084 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.73 | 10.687% | $77.182 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 12.556% | $38.7305 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.52 | $703.1565 | $703.15 | $703.20 | $703.20 | |