| 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 | $112.87 | 3.189% | $116.4694 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.83 | 13.805% | $31.6719 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.90 | 3.504% | $34.0528 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.68 | 12.268% | $165.7974 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.83 | 5.816% | $47.4373 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.75 | 6.845% | $195.2592 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.64 | 3.427% | $149.5968 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.50 | $740.2848 | $740.29 | $740.25 | $740.40 | |