| 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 | $113.52 | 3.105% | $117.0448 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.85 | 6.361% | $144.4914 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.46 | 11.573% | $98.6975 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.81 | 9.792% | $6.3789 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.26 | 9.570% | $166.8313 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.42 | 3.821% | $176.9317 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 8.227% | $268.1324 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.07 | $978.5080 | $978.50 | $978.60 | $978.40 | |