| 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 | $110.60 | 5.278% | $116.4375 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.86 | 12.434% | $194.3534 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 8.641% | $157.5186 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.90 | 8.160% | $78.8486 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.99 | 12.306% | $50.5265 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.39 | 11.857% | $84.329 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.25 | 11.376% | $178.48 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.98 | $860.4936 | $860.50 | $860.55 | $860.40 | |