| 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 | $112.92 | 4.635% | $118.1538 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.41 | 7.354% | $21.911 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.93 | 4.779% | $216.8192 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.63 | 4.379% | $28.8399 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.79 | 13.444% | $140.4323 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 7.720% | $267.695 | $267.70 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.82 | 5.340% | $58.8008 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.01 | $852.6520 | $852.65 | $852.65 | $852.60 | |