| 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 | $110.75 | 7.342% | $118.8813 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.43 | 8.248% | $13.4552 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 4.374% | $260.5384 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.27 | 10.266% | $271.5521 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.95 | 7.106% | $42.7888 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.46 | 3.728% | $58.5648 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.25 | 13.821% | $166.4632 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.73 | $932.2438 | $932.24 | $932.25 | $932.40 | |