| 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 | $112.27 | 5.275% | $118.1922 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.43 | 3.657% | $256.4785 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.36 | 12.602% | $210.9711 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 4.709% | $49.1818 | $49.18 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.62 | 7.748% | $17.9077 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.99 | 11.278% | $56.7407 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.47 | 12.115% | $188.8801 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.11 | $898.3521 | $898.35 | $898.40 | $898.40 | |