| 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 | $112.42 | 5.336% | $118.4187 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.84 | 10.441% | $62.7747 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.90 | 12.625% | $182.3399 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.79 | 8.757% | $115.054 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.98 | 3.713% | $97.4695 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.27 | 8.826% | $201.6219 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.60 | 6.429% | $9.1529 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.80 | $786.8316 | $786.82 | $786.75 | $786.90 | |