| 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 | $109.48 | 7.135% | $117.2914 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.76 | 11.712% | $185.1738 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.67 | 8.239% | $250.7573 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.47 | 8.615% | $33.095 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.58 | 12.328% | $175.8832 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.25 | 6.829% | $155.1691 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.66 | 9.112% | $206.9418 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.87 | $1,124.3116 | $1,124.31 | $1,124.30 | $1,124.40 | |