| 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 | $108.50 | 5.115% | $114.0498 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.63 | 7.746% | $54.5518 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.64 | 8.796% | $14.8398 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.53 | 12.326% | $249.959 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.57 | 4.772% | $150.4212 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.38 | 6.286% | $34.4154 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.59 | 7.805% | $17.8848 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.84 | $636.1218 | $636.12 | $636.10 | $636.10 | |