| 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 | $111.32 | 3.644% | $115.3765 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.62 | 5.434% | $54.425 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.74 | 8.481% | $129.8951 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.71 | 3.867% | $48.5163 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 10.695% | $155.4711 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.49 | 12.315% | $148.8061 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.31 | 7.309% | $129.1035 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.64 | $781.5936 | $781.61 | $781.60 | $781.60 | |