| 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 | $100.42 | 12.124% | $112.5949 | $112.59 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.69 | 3.235% | $106.012 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 3.207% | $79.232 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.25 | 11.741% | $173.4779 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.79 | 11.375% | $50.9986 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.41 | 13.688% | $17.5193 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.59 | 3.586% | $119.7351 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.92 | $659.5698 | $659.57 | $659.60 | $659.50 | |