| 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 | $100.71 | 3.635% | $104.3708 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.92 | 11.151% | $109.9506 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.41 | 8.478% | $248.8594 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.48 | 5.277% | $263.6978 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.93 | 7.621% | $227.005 | $227.01 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.80 | 10.343% | $10.8136 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.28 | 13.175% | $278.7274 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.53 | $1,243.4246 | $1,243.43 | $1,243.40 | $1,243.50 | |