| 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 | $102.42 | 8.625% | $111.2537 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.28 | 5.268% | $256.096 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.94 | 7.598% | $68.7982 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.40 | 11.531% | $216.8163 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.76 | 9.437% | $227.3663 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.26 | 6.530% | $197.3575 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.94 | 7.402% | $239.442 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.00 | $1,317.1300 | $1,317.14 | $1,317.10 | $1,317.20 | |