| 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 | $108.40 | 7.220% | $116.2265 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 12.660% | $273.0878 | $273.09 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 8.736% | $155.4164 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 7.703% | $178.5716 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.85 | 5.498% | $48.3708 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.94 | 11.118% | $57.7147 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 12.121% | $265.1101 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.77 | $1,094.4979 | $1,094.50 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.50 | |