| 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 | $113.42 | 4.500% | $118.5239 | $118.52 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.41 | 8.792% | $41.787 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.69 | 6.362% | $83.6963 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.47 | 12.868% | $227.3952 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.66 | 11.570% | $191.5211 | $191.52 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 10.867% | $27.4507 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.93 | 4.860% | $149.8764 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.34 | $840.2506 | $840.26 | $840.25 | $840.30 | |