| 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 | $112.40 | 7.223% | $120.5187 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.37 | 5.386% | $172.1691 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.39 | 8.216% | $257.9761 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.84 | 11.637% | $128.2039 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.68 | 7.177% | $147.5613 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.72 | 6.565% | $14.6207 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.98 | 8.793% | $59.8144 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.38 | $900.8642 | $900.86 | $900.80 | $900.90 | |