| 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 | $112.72 | 4.270% | $117.5331 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.26 | 7.739% | $21.8279 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.62 | 8.419% | $11.5141 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.88 | 13.768% | $236.5009 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.81 | 12.472% | $6.5346 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.30 | 7.239% | $79.6786 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.78 | 4.764% | $208.2499 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.37 | $681.8391 | $681.83 | $681.90 | $681.70 | |