| 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 | $103.29 | 12.713% | $116.4213 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.42 | 8.637% | $38.4792 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.36 | 12.455% | $140.9736 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.91 | 6.400% | $19.0562 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.85 | 5.142% | $135.4755 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.57 | 10.337% | $72.348 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.80 | 3.830% | $7.0604 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.20 | $529.8142 | $529.82 | $529.80 | $529.90 | |