| 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 | $112.43 | 7.308% | $120.6464 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 11.792% | $56.3096 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.47 | 5.432% | $66.9177 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.30 | 4.862% | $228.9137 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 5.839% | $29.9948 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.29 | 3.173% | $29.1876 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.35 | 6.681% | $12.1083 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.55 | $544.0781 | $544.08 | $544.05 | $544.00 | |