| 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 | $116.85 | 3.530% | $120.9748 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.75 | 8.660% | $111.6482 | $111.65 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 8.802% | $206.528 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.87 | 10.196% | $251.1036 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.61 | 3.498% | $107.2343 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.57 | 11.810% | $279.0442 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.25 | 3.297% | $9.555 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.72 | $1,086.0881 | $1,086.08 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.00 | |