| 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 | $110.90 | 6.613% | $118.2338 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 4.450% | $249.5937 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.82 | 11.212% | $176.6269 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.44 | 9.800% | $42.2071 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.32 | 7.268% | $13.2154 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.36 | 3.323% | $35.5018 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.69 | 12.529% | $50.2892 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.49 | $685.6679 | $685.67 | $685.70 | $685.60 | |