| 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 | $112.38 | 3.271% | $116.0559 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.71 | 6.789% | $125.7013 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.35 | 12.367% | $234.1166 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.69 | 9.694% | $171.8795 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.88 | 3.336% | $257.1826 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.90 | 9.716% | $218.2251 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.35 | 12.291% | $7.1305 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.26 | $1,130.2915 | $1,130.30 | $1,130.35 | $1,130.30 | |