| 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 | $102.69 | 9.540% | $112.4866 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.71 | 5.582% | $68.3221 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.78 | 8.426% | $16.0254 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.84 | 13.155% | $252.1546 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.58 | 12.517% | $209.9342 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.78 | 13.829% | $20.2388 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.70 | 13.520% | $149.5058 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.08 | $828.6675 | $828.67 | $828.70 | $828.60 | |