| 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 | $100.58 | 9.108% | $109.7408 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.70 | 3.375% | $159.9211 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.27 | 10.426% | $224.4629 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.46 | 11.118% | $114.9627 | $114.96 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.27 | 11.372% | $274.2758 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.97 | 11.736% | $129.5802 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.54 | 12.667% | $274.3892 | $274.39 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.79 | $1,287.3327 | $1,287.33 | $1,287.35 | $1,287.40 | |