| 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 | $113.42 | 3.539% | $117.4339 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.87 | 8.808% | $9.6513 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.82 | 3.358% | $56.6609 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.75 | 8.783% | $45.4169 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.33 | 12.109% | $249.2519 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.82 | 7.509% | $46.0354 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.92 | 6.693% | $18.0525 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.93 | $542.5028 | $542.50 | $542.50 | $542.60 | |