| 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 | $111.75 | 4.244% | $116.4927 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.89 | 4.807% | $13.5096 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.77 | 11.224% | $44.2338 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.85 | 10.393% | $84.837 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.92 | 9.275% | $60.0138 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.56 | 12.871% | $52.5527 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.54 | 11.258% | $215.3287 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.28 | $586.9683 | $586.96 | $587.00 | $586.90 | |