| 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 | $102.42 | 13.418% | $116.1627 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.33 | 8.692% | $80.7908 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.32 | 3.873% | $180.0327 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.74 | 10.689% | $18.5293 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.64 | 5.332% | $20.6872 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.91 | 4.128% | $63.4244 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.45 | 6.806% | $98.7421 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.81 | $578.3692 | $578.36 | $578.40 | $578.30 | |