| 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 | $111.76 | 5.786% | $118.2264 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.73 | 5.197% | $50.2105 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.60 | 10.405% | $76.8419 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.56 | 12.765% | $192.332 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.46 | 9.429% | $92.4237 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 11.125% | $277.7125 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.81 | 11.759% | $75.7838 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.83 | $883.5308 | $883.52 | $883.55 | $883.40 | |