| 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 | $100.56 | 12.245% | $112.8736 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.46 | 11.536% | $20.5895 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.69 | 8.545% | $41.9961 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.67 | 13.656% | $134.8756 | $134.88 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 11.621% | $38.7325 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.75 | 8.198% | $177.1742 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.71 | 11.457% | $170.206 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.54 | $696.4475 | $696.45 | $696.45 | $696.50 | |