| 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 | $112.74 | 5.440% | $118.8731 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 6.357% | $36.6613 | $36.66 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.81 | 10.762% | $199.1612 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.76 | 11.279% | $47.5829 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.86 | 13.406% | $202.838 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.57 | 13.615% | $63.1359 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.75 | 13.574% | $112.1543 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.96 | $780.4067 | $780.40 | $780.40 | $780.50 | |