| 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 | $109.78 | 5.175% | $115.4611 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.88 | 12.687% | $121.5667 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.78 | 7.117% | $7.2625 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.67 | 13.256% | $117.4125 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.45 | 12.462% | $27.497 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.62 | 13.254% | $147.9324 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.91 | 7.809% | $46.2608 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.09 | $583.3930 | $583.39 | $583.35 | $583.50 | |