| 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 | $110.29 | 5.305% | $116.1409 | $116.14 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.42 | 9.496% | $49.7331 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.41 | 4.687% | $144.8973 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.56 | 6.776% | $19.8176 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.76 | 3.732% | $98.2964 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.80 | 9.738% | $105.129 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 9.646% | $54.2199 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.69 | $588.2342 | $588.24 | $588.25 | $588.10 | |