| 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 | $104.80 | 6.857% | $111.9861 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 10.437% | $43.468 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.33 | 9.525% | $152.6012 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.33 | 5.156% | $17.172 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.70 | 7.200% | $169.0544 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.70 | 13.487% | $99.5281 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.97 | 4.572% | $22.9745 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.19 | $616.7843 | $616.78 | $616.75 | $616.90 | |