| 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 | $119.98 | 8.567% | $130.2587 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 10.301% | $157.4547 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 3.871% | $255.2214 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.76 | 10.746% | $107.1578 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.73 | 8.395% | $236.0084 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.34 | 4.345% | $173.5675 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.65 | 7.440% | $111.3616 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.92 | $1,171.0301 | $1,171.03 | $1,170.95 | $1,171.20 | |