| 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 | $100.78 | 5.285% | $106.1062 | $106.11 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.52 | 12.587% | $28.7322 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.68 | 11.645% | $217.3505 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.99 | 11.427% | $226.1857 | $226.19 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.88 | 13.133% | $230.6556 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.42 | 11.477% | $205.5859 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.79 | 8.545% | $238.5711 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.06 | $1,253.1872 | $1,253.20 | $1,253.20 | $1,253.30 | |