| 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 | $105.25 | 8.338% | $114.0257 | $114.03 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.37 | 5.709% | $151.555 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.41 | 6.570% | $234.8909 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.67 | 8.571% | $162.4982 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.45 | 12.705% | $245.077 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.47 | 3.503% | $217.8428 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.58 | 3.184% | $210.062 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.20 | $1,335.9516 | $1,335.96 | $1,336.00 | $1,336.00 | |