| 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 | $104.31 | 7.140% | $111.7577 | $111.76 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.34 | 8.258% | $238.5357 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.70 | 9.856% | $145.7789 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.58 | 8.265% | $217.1579 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.34 | 12.266% | $30.6935 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.58 | 3.600% | $253.3849 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.99 | 3.548% | $148.0633 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.84 | $1,145.3719 | $1,145.37 | $1,145.40 | $1,145.50 | |