| 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 | $109.80 | 7.523% | $118.0603 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.72 | 4.781% | $251.181 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 5.224% | $138.6747 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.38 | 12.722% | $256.3073 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.90 | 8.843% | $127.2375 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.78 | 6.638% | $74.412 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.81 | 11.405% | $92.2545 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.18 | $1,058.1273 | $1,058.12 | $1,058.10 | $1,058.20 | |