| 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 | $104.37 | 6.597% | $111.2553 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.58 | 10.641% | $244.0519 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.94 | 13.400% | $239.206 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.64 | 11.721% | $217.4538 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.53 | 12.476% | $221.0491 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.37 | 3.142% | $78.7695 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 5.684% | $197.312 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.13 | $1,309.0976 | $1,309.10 | $1,309.05 | $1,309.20 | |