| 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 | $111.51 | 5.210% | $117.3197 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 6.163% | $82.0534 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 12.869% | $151.6621 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.60 | 12.415% | $156.9313 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.46 | 9.639% | $21.3357 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.82 | 3.328% | $6.0137 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.67 | 6.410% | $7.0975 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.72 | $542.4134 | $542.41 | $542.40 | $542.40 | |