| 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 | $107.73 | 5.300% | $113.4397 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.58 | 9.707% | $121.314 | $121.31 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.74 | 10.671% | $139.1577 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 3.209% | $37.5268 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 12.283% | $276.9909 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.41 | 8.494% | $185.9696 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.46 | 8.616% | $87.3924 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.97 | $961.7911 | $961.79 | $961.80 | $961.80 | |