| 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 | $104.70 | 7.422% | $112.4708 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.78 | 10.644% | $218.8317 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.46 | 13.653% | $82.353 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 3.491% | $7.886 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.75 | 3.618% | $130.2996 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.86 | 4.850% | $236.8142 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.91 | 4.849% | $198.0702 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.08 | $986.7255 | $986.72 | $986.70 | $986.80 | |