| 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 | $113.38 | 10.671% | $125.4788 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 10.316% | $17.441 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.42 | 8.328% | $60.0354 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.93 | 5.204% | $86.1936 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.51 | 12.605% | $30.9776 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.73 | 11.719% | $165.0425 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.72 | 12.558% | $122.3731 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.50 | $607.5420 | $607.54 | $607.60 | $607.50 | |