| 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 | $104.85 | 7.375% | $112.5827 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.64 | 7.813% | $50.284 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 8.371% | $186.3764 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.40 | 13.103% | $239.0997 | $239.10 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.57 | 9.698% | $69.735 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.51 | 8.167% | $9.205 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.50 | 11.593% | $183.5705 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.45 | $850.8533 | $850.86 | $850.90 | $850.90 | |