| 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 | $106.37 | 6.475% | $113.2575 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.83 | 13.177% | $265.7735 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.43 | 10.368% | $202.448 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.91 | 11.769% | $239.0851 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.29 | 7.583% | $31.5111 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.91 | 12.276% | $250.2744 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.92 | 8.651% | $187.8793 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.66 | $1,290.2289 | $1,290.23 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.30 | |