| 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 | $104.40 | 11.104% | $115.9926 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.47 | 5.642% | $27.9634 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.86 | 6.701% | $25.4589 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.45 | 8.430% | $9.1623 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.97 | 9.660% | $46.0243 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.31 | 12.691% | $239.2543 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.66 | 10.787% | $136.9992 | $137.00 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.12 | $600.8550 | $600.84 | $600.80 | $601.00 | |