| 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 | $123.30 | 5.785% | $130.4329 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.78 | 10.594% | $151.2705 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.48 | 11.175% | $215.1014 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.95 | 11.561% | $132.7018 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.76 | 7.146% | $191.5342 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.43 | 7.591% | $21.9808 | $21.98 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 10.803% | $273.0186 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.10 | $1,116.0402 | $1,116.03 | $1,116.05 | $1,116.00 | |