| 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 | $116.68 | 6.578% | $124.3552 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.81 | 3.337% | $20.4711 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.72 | 13.570% | $57.6027 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.48 | 13.802% | $96.1399 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.76 | 4.504% | $6.0194 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.87 | 9.873% | $54.7937 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.55 | 10.195% | $186.8356 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.87 | $546.2176 | $546.22 | $546.20 | $546.20 | |