| 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 | $110.42 | 5.867% | $116.8983 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.47 | 12.371% | $196.0537 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.34 | 13.664% | $120.8703 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.60 | 8.639% | $198.3748 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.59 | 10.677% | $152.2805 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.57 | 10.342% | $125.3154 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.98 | 8.757% | $264.2578 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.97 | $1,174.0508 | $1,174.05 | $1,174.00 | $1,174.20 | |