| 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 | $100.29 | 11.789% | $112.1132 | $112.11 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.35 | 11.751% | $134.4923 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.97 | 10.212% | $249.0461 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.66 | 4.289% | $234.2957 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 9.825% | $253.0807 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.67 | 8.832% | $83.4415 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.46 | 10.186% | $119.5077 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.84 | $1,185.9772 | $1,185.98 | $1,186.00 | $1,185.90 | |