| 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 | $103.97 | 7.456% | $111.722 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.44 | 10.126% | $161.2685 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.99 | 4.321% | $73.0143 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.69 | 4.286% | $117.5199 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.45 | 8.368% | $19.9939 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 4.319% | $80.0127 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.69 | 13.220% | $6.4422 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.93 | $569.9735 | $569.96 | $569.90 | $569.90 | |