| 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 | $108.31 | 5.488% | $114.2541 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.46 | 8.301% | $172.6968 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 3.159% | $255.5352 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.42 | 12.647% | $126.6378 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.61 | 7.148% | $229.9503 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.32 | 4.610% | $197.0016 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.67 | 11.551% | $197.0772 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.50 | $1,293.1530 | $1,293.16 | $1,293.20 | $1,293.20 | |