| 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 | $99.30 | 12.827% | $112.0372 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.53 | 4.735% | $18.36 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.49 | 12.835% | $50.2003 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.40 | 8.148% | $268.6396 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.45 | 6.460% | $236.8203 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.56 | 12.545% | $18.6375 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.59 | 6.383% | $260.2022 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.32 | $964.8971 | $964.90 | $964.90 | $964.80 | |