| 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 | $105.55 | 5.176% | $111.0133 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.78 | 6.734% | $117.1726 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.57 | 8.525% | $104.8026 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.74 | 11.803% | $42.1945 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.33 | 11.769% | $251.8491 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 6.513% | $262.5226 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.34 | 8.359% | $197.5818 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.78 | $1,087.1365 | $1,087.12 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.10 | |