| 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 | $116.89 | 5.550% | $123.3774 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.84 | 11.333% | $279.2677 | $279.27 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.94 | 3.164% | $106.197 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.31 | 12.625% | $170.4129 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.41 | 8.790% | $87.478 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 12.280% | $39.1857 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.84 | 6.541% | $41.3805 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.13 | $847.2992 | $847.31 | $847.35 | $847.40 | |