| 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 | $110.87 | 5.765% | $117.2617 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 6.592% | $83.5148 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.41 | 4.860% | $136.7479 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 9.808% | $9.136 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.82 | 8.834% | $177.2035 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.29 | 6.794% | $21.6685 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.42 | 3.765% | $22.2265 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.48 | $567.7589 | $567.76 | $567.75 | $567.70 | |