| 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 | $112.50 | 4.371% | $117.4174 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.38 | 11.606% | $17.165 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.94 | 9.451% | $41.5257 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.45 | 4.415% | $62.0747 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.32 | 6.277% | $241.5889 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.91 | 5.860% | $147.0501 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.45 | 12.108% | $252.7475 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.95 | $879.5693 | $879.58 | $879.55 | $879.60 | |