| 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 | $115.90 | 5.676% | $122.4785 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.77 | 3.175% | $27.6199 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.96 | 7.649% | $146.3596 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.30 | 10.711% | $160.8631 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.74 | 4.728% | $59.4227 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.34 | 9.284% | $18.9498 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.87 | 4.574% | $10.3215 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.88 | $546.0151 | $546.01 | $545.95 | $546.00 | |