| 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 | $111.50 | 5.230% | $117.3315 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 7.847% | $48.8978 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.88 | 6.727% | $21.2173 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 11.610% | $248.455 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.29 | 5.833% | $58.5151 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.43 | 6.554% | $225.2871 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.45 | 3.641% | $6.6848 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.50 | $726.3886 | $726.40 | $726.40 | $726.40 | |