| 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 | $110.56 | 11.516% | $123.2921 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.56 | 13.125% | $177.1085 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.33 | 10.124% | $199.6878 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.90 | 6.586% | $245.0412 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.97 | 10.253% | $245.8311 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.66 | 13.846% | $6.4437 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.74 | 4.271% | $142.5802 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.72 | $1,139.9846 | $1,139.98 | $1,140.05 | $1,139.90 | |