| 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 | $116.45 | 3.478% | $120.5001 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.92 | 5.507% | $47.3937 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.76 | 5.118% | $92.2516 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.82 | 8.307% | $185.01 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.30 | 10.784% | $80.0968 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.27 | 8.745% | $38.3544 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.47 | 12.750% | $36.6099 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.99 | $600.2165 | $600.21 | $600.20 | $600.30 | |