| 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 | $104.69 | 9.856% | $115.0082 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.90 | 11.204% | $276.7868 | $276.79 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.72 | 9.188% | $191.8652 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.51 | 12.440% | $138.8746 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.91 | 12.354% | $61.6936 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.98 | 11.596% | $195.2707 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 9.350% | $242.1556 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.16 | $1,221.6547 | $1,221.66 | $1,221.60 | $1,221.80 | |