| 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 | $108.36 | 7.492% | $116.4783 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.59 | 3.600% | $107.3192 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.42 | 6.369% | $194.0383 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 9.643% | $17.9924 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.50 | 5.508% | $227.3697 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.34 | 9.232% | $46.2488 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.31 | 3.451% | $174.1184 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.93 | $883.5651 | $883.57 | $883.55 | $883.50 | |