| 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 | $110.47 | 6.175% | $117.2915 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 7.365% | $52.1364 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.71 | 9.153% | $157.9553 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.49 | 8.309% | $244.226 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.81 | 10.593% | $228.7174 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.39 | 6.612% | $259.4829 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.90 | 6.850% | $49.0442 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.33 | $1,108.8537 | $1,108.86 | $1,108.90 | $1,108.80 | |