| 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 | $109.85 | 7.737% | $118.3491 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.34 | 3.356% | $87.1705 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.71 | 9.220% | $48.8323 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.47 | 5.741% | $7.8989 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.37 | 5.686% | $161.0338 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.70 | 9.695% | $216.867 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.49 | 7.691% | $31.7581 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.93 | $671.9097 | $671.91 | $671.90 | $671.90 | |