| 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 | $110.63 | 5.540% | $116.7589 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.98 | 6.765% | $6.3845 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.29 | 6.552% | $31.2091 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.60 | 9.274% | $39.9943 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.90 | 7.405% | $194.2956 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.43 | 13.314% | $207.8519 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.74 | 7.462% | $264.0771 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.57 | $860.5714 | $860.57 | $860.60 | $860.70 | |