| 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 | 4.244% | $117.2745 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 10.407% | $18.4711 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.66 | 6.796% | $171.5785 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.92 | 8.485% | $189.762 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 5.714% | $5.8248 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.76 | 8.222% | $6.2336 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.49 | 9.162% | $33.2835 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.57 | $542.4280 | $542.41 | $542.40 | $542.50 | |