| 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 | $114.41 | 5.625% | $120.8456 | $120.85 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.80 | 11.573% | $49.9847 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.75 | 8.603% | $94.2131 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.39 | 6.484% | $234.6801 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 9.497% | $33.7908 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 9.556% | $13.8369 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.63 | 6.832% | $71.1822 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.47 | $618.5334 | $618.53 | $618.60 | $618.50 | |