| 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 | $108.60 | 5.307% | $114.3634 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.45 | 8.611% | $252.4663 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.81 | 3.593% | $237.0311 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.32 | 8.391% | $227.968 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 12.404% | $183.2073 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.81 | 4.321% | $97.8635 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.89 | 11.175% | $98.8235 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.87 | $1,211.7231 | $1,211.72 | $1,211.65 | $1,211.80 | |