| 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 | $109.27 | 6.387% | $116.2491 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.68 | 5.341% | $257.7484 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.79 | 10.717% | $230.0589 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.94 | 5.382% | $186.4629 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.83 | 10.229% | $107.837 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.93 | 13.177% | $210.43 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 10.206% | $201.3353 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.13 | $1,310.1216 | $1,310.13 | $1,310.15 | $1,310.00 | |