| 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 | $112.50 | 5.183% | $118.3309 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 7.390% | $27.2341 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.45 | 12.318% | $159.997 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.62 | 13.856% | $221.5865 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.71 | 13.489% | $55.2805 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.43 | 13.144% | $26.5096 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.43 | 4.574% | $184.4999 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.50 | $793.4385 | $793.44 | $793.50 | $793.40 | |