| 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 | 11.646% | $130.4584 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.83 | 5.806% | $263.2771 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.58 | 9.753% | $195.9969 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.96 | 12.676% | $256.8562 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.42 | 8.403% | $34.0602 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.76 | 3.508% | $6.9971 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.97 | 7.550% | $233.3512 | $233.35 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.37 | $1,120.9971 | $1,121.01 | $1,121.00 | $1,121.20 | |