| 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 | $116.94 | 11.525% | $130.4173 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.70 | 6.632% | $100.9805 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.29 | 9.787% | $100.2246 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.72 | 13.416% | $237.856 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 12.194% | $39.0884 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.55 | 12.224% | $97.1299 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.53 | 3.790% | $253.7977 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.57 | $959.4944 | $959.50 | $959.50 | $959.50 | |