| 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 | $111.63 | 4.362% | $116.4993 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.45 | 6.432% | $211.2143 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.65 | 10.555% | $72.5794 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 9.454% | $142.1589 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.42 | 11.397% | $36.1149 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.55 | 3.870% | $70.1642 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.82 | 8.275% | $14.9636 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.40 | $663.6946 | $663.68 | $663.65 | $663.80 | |