| 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 | $115.95 | 5.510% | $122.3388 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 7.329% | $84.2533 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.74 | 10.778% | $34.0532 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.37 | 4.129% | $17.0459 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.68 | 7.714% | $257.0918 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.49 | 4.803% | $37.1946 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.49 | 7.354% | $19.8498 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.22 | $571.8274 | $571.82 | $571.85 | $571.80 | |