| 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 | $111.27 | 4.575% | $116.3606 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.40 | 3.365% | $184.4032 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.63 | 3.776% | $18.2957 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.61 | 5.635% | $35.5039 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.30 | 7.463% | $176.5617 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.79 | 8.833% | $128.1944 | $128.19 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.29 | 5.727% | $174.7562 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.29 | $834.0757 | $834.07 | $834.05 | $834.20 | |