| 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 | $115.94 | 12.544% | $130.4835 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.29 | 10.757% | $81.1738 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.81 | 13.425% | $100.7327 | $100.73 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.70 | 11.275% | $174.3679 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.29 | 9.129% | $95.2587 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.64 | 3.177% | $48.1218 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 11.355% | $5.9352 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.00 | $636.0736 | $636.07 | $636.05 | $636.10 | |