| 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 | $111.75 | 6.375% | $118.8741 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.95 | 4.843% | $150.9215 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.69 | 11.828% | $8.5996 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.32 | 7.503% | $51.9454 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.29 | 10.373% | $112.9005 | $112.90 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.80 | 8.572% | $170.2409 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.72 | 10.792% | $138.1798 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.52 | $751.6618 | $751.66 | $751.65 | $751.60 | |