| 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 | $102.69 | 9.297% | $112.2371 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.75 | 7.112% | $112.1998 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.34 | 8.125% | $94.4364 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.80 | 7.120% | $85.4818 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.28 | 8.140% | $17.6052 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 5.539% | $86.1304 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.74 | 12.470% | $40.1968 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.21 | $548.2875 | $548.30 | $548.35 | $548.20 | |