| 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 | $113.47 | 5.312% | $119.4975 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.60 | 12.342% | $42.2406 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 12.474% | $160.0617 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.55 | 13.516% | $83.491 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 11.434% | $9.8396 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 5.264% | $262.0547 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.83 | 12.312% | $259.2498 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.54 | $936.4349 | $936.43 | $936.45 | $936.40 | |