| 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 | $110.26 | 7.254% | $118.2583 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.58 | 8.298% | $48.2792 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 10.624% | $80.1913 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.67 | 5.675% | $15.5025 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.91 | 12.117% | $220.7696 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.44 | 12.766% | $118.9005 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.96 | 6.567% | $7.4171 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.31 | $609.3185 | $609.32 | $609.30 | $609.40 | |