| 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 | $105.83 | 6.263% | $112.4581 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.90 | 12.430% | $72.9671 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 10.795% | $38.0359 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.44 | 9.254% | $12.4987 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.88 | 4.344% | $48.9165 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.90 | 8.126% | $177.2185 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.45 | 3.601% | $202.4882 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.73 | $664.5830 | $664.60 | $664.55 | $664.60 | |