| 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 | $113.73 | 3.375% | $117.5684 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 3.204% | $83.492 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.59 | 8.778% | $197.53 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.49 | 4.826% | $249.9995 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 4.836% | $79.1512 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.92 | 3.571% | $108.6667 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.45 | 11.821% | $268.8736 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.58 | $1,105.2814 | $1,105.28 | $1,105.25 | $1,105.40 | |