| 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 | $110.47 | 4.515% | $115.4577 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.99 | 13.387% | $102.037 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 6.463% | $48.9623 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.82 | 6.740% | $38.2343 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.80 | 12.406% | $7.6436 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.52 | 8.552% | $252.4051 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.98 | 3.740% | $187.7487 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.57 | $752.4887 | $752.49 | $752.50 | $752.40 | |