| 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 | $101.74 | 7.489% | $109.3593 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.78 | 6.115% | $188.6512 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.83 | 3.278% | $222.9049 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 12.384% | $256.0557 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 12.568% | $259.4692 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.71 | 10.812% | $231.2757 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.62 | 3.647% | $119.8367 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.02 | $1,387.5527 | $1,387.56 | $1,387.55 | $1,387.70 | |