| 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 | $100.55 | 11.803% | $112.4179 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.35 | 7.840% | $248.4094 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.87 | 8.305% | $21.5202 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.29 | 12.668% | $81.4477 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.49 | 5.292% | $133.1839 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 12.119% | $272.1913 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.77 | 8.330% | $140.5798 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.09 | $1,009.7502 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.70 | |