| 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 | $102.52 | 7.725% | $110.4397 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.34 | 8.472% | $26.4021 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 11.590% | $232.8772 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 13.628% | $280.968 | $280.97 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.41 | 11.202% | $222.8599 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.41 | 8.660% | $54.7755 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.35 | 6.646% | $123.0162 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.99 | $1,051.3386 | $1,051.35 | $1,051.35 | $1,051.40 | |