| 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 | $101.40 | 12.873% | $114.4532 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.62 | 11.786% | $111.3612 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.84 | 9.455% | $190.2766 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.99 | 12.714% | $31.5486 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.68 | 8.564% | $74.5618 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.71 | 12.718% | $207.0742 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.48 | 4.630% | $257.892 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.72 | $987.1676 | $987.16 | $987.15 | $987.30 | |