| 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 | $107.75 | 4.125% | $112.1947 | $112.19 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 5.803% | $15.3943 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.64 | 3.525% | $21.3676 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.41 | 13.274% | $257.5964 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.71 | 3.656% | $70.1855 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.99 | 8.606% | $57.5503 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.90 | 13.757% | $55.6272 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.95 | $589.9160 | $589.92 | $589.95 | $590.00 | |