| 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 | $110.73 | 8.608% | $120.2616 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.33 | 13.318% | $18.5048 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.74 | 4.564% | $104.2921 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.72 | 3.634% | $6.9642 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.27 | 13.147% | $211.8904 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.85 | 5.446% | $57.8371 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.78 | 10.746% | $16.3683 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.42 | $536.1185 | $536.11 | $536.10 | $536.20 | |