| 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 | $109.77 | 3.647% | $113.7733 | $113.77 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.27 | 12.729% | $280.9996 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.84 | 11.404% | $34.357 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.34 | 8.751% | $209.1717 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.66 | 12.569% | $175.2249 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.86 | 5.130% | $242.7031 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.86 | 5.685% | $125.6172 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.60 | $1,181.8468 | $1,181.84 | $1,181.75 | $1,181.90 | |