| 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 | $118.73 | 11.395% | $132.2593 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.73 | 9.778% | $199.4996 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.83 | 12.292% | $244.6057 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.90 | 11.298% | $215.8068 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.42 | 6.619% | $11.1097 | $11.11 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.77 | 3.242% | $242.3812 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.92 | 11.428% | $63.4248 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.30 | $1,109.0871 | $1,109.09 | $1,109.05 | $1,109.10 | |