| 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 | $110.44 | 4.735% | $115.6693 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.33 | 5.371% | $147.8671 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.26 | 8.764% | $22.0356 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.48 | 8.839% | $128.9524 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 10.142% | $39.9375 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.48 | 12.371% | $110.663 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.25 | 7.118% | $21.6914 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.50 | $586.8163 | $586.82 | $586.80 | $586.90 | |