| 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 | $107.85 | 11.412% | $120.1578 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.80 | 7.750% | $50.427 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.30 | 11.105% | $81.44 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.77 | 12.168% | $8.7155 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.33 | 4.817% | $203.6909 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.94 | 9.544% | $59.088 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.31 | 12.614% | $30.7549 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.30 | $554.2741 | $554.28 | $554.30 | $554.30 | |