| 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 | $100.30 | 12.350% | $112.6871 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.95 | 10.777% | $87.4584 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.87 | 12.123% | $50.3096 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.79 | 8.340% | $59.3595 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.48 | 7.639% | $201.8016 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.88 | 10.867% | $149.5374 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.55 | 5.730% | $178.2079 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.82 | $839.3615 | $839.37 | $839.35 | $839.40 | |