| 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 | $110.36 | 3.451% | $114.1685 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.44 | 9.658% | $89.3055 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 9.432% | $25.8588 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.70 | 3.693% | $50.4985 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 9.391% | $39.7964 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.43 | 8.530% | $176.2853 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.71 | 10.135% | $84.4846 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.65 | $580.3976 | $580.41 | $580.40 | $580.50 | |