| 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 | $112.60 | 6.434% | $119.8447 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.32 | 3.147% | $113.7918 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.48 | 4.266% | $40.1216 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 7.360% | $50.0083 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.69 | 10.463% | $64.8307 | $64.83 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.39 | 11.627% | $30.5746 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.68 | 11.535% | $267.3271 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.74 | $686.4988 | $686.49 | $686.50 | $686.40 | |