| 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 | $99.47 | 12.666% | $112.0689 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.48 | 3.852% | $54.5015 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.41 | 8.844% | $87.5215 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.38 | 3.690% | $221.2537 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.41 | 9.216% | $269.1191 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.50 | 12.426% | $273.7573 | $273.76 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 13.422% | $261.3697 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.09 | $1,279.5917 | $1,279.59 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.70 | |