| 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 | $108.98 | 5.253% | $114.7047 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.92 | 10.764% | $47.5399 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.71 | 12.440% | $239.1711 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.81 | 8.594% | $31.2859 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.46 | 5.190% | $174.0474 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.60 | 9.543% | $58.715 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.83 | 12.463% | $280.9663 | $280.97 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.31 | $946.4303 | $946.44 | $946.40 | $946.40 | |