| 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 | $110.89 | 6.375% | $117.9592 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.82 | 12.318% | $121.1013 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.26 | 11.388% | $98.311 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.50 | 11.195% | $218.4982 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.33 | 7.305% | $234.279 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.52 | 9.428% | $100.1485 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 4.573% | $252.6275 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.90 | $1,142.9247 | $1,142.93 | $1,142.95 | $1,142.90 | |