| 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 | $110.79 | 3.125% | $114.2522 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 8.432% | $230.5156 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.49 | 6.332% | $111.1063 | $111.11 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.45 | 3.747% | $10.8416 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.54 | 9.557% | $88.2372 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.58 | 5.734% | $120.0927 | $120.09 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.41 | 13.631% | $114.0969 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.85 | $789.1425 | $789.15 | $789.15 | $789.10 | |