| 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 | $112.48 | 5.300% | $118.4414 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.47 | 12.290% | $73.5163 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.57 | 6.191% | $251.216 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.77 | 13.709% | $160.0682 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.75 | 6.649% | $13.5977 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.35 | 12.387% | $36.3572 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.66 | 6.409% | $54.9709 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.05 | $708.1677 | $708.18 | $708.10 | $708.20 | |