| 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 | $111.31 | 5.484% | $117.4142 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.94 | 7.600% | $46.2034 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.66 | 7.446% | $20.0494 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.30 | 9.240% | $181.6661 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.33 | 8.435% | $206.3843 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.96 | 8.625% | $169.4116 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.81 | 5.527% | $28.2918 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.31 | $769.4208 | $769.41 | $769.40 | $769.40 | |