| 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 | $109.83 | 7.856% | $118.4582 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.40 | 5.122% | $142.3352 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 12.352% | $220.165 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.47 | 7.584% | $43.5392 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.50 | 6.673% | $172.2769 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.55 | 9.745% | $161.9287 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.62 | 9.772% | $267.4265 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.33 | $1,126.1297 | $1,126.15 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.10 | |