| 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 | $100.39 | 12.360% | $112.7982 | $112.80 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 6.478% | $42.2185 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.93 | 3.713% | $100.529 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.58 | 4.595% | $160.637 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.62 | 5.143% | $234.0693 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.82 | 13.557% | $278.0102 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.72 | 7.213% | $207.693 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.71 | $1,135.9552 | $1,135.96 | $1,135.95 | $1,135.90 | |