| 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 | $103.48 | 6.325% | $110.0251 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.60 | 11.349% | $242.2954 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.69 | 6.495% | $135.9835 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.67 | 8.268% | $100.332 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 11.222% | $278.5889 | $278.59 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.47 | 7.867% | $214.0836 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.51 | 11.770% | $279.995 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.90 | $1,361.3035 | $1,361.31 | $1,361.40 | $1,361.30 | |