| 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 | $123.43 | 7.860% | $133.1316 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.32 | 12.431% | $115.0394 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.50 | 3.784% | $227.8059 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.26 | 8.431% | $231.24 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.42 | 6.820% | $107.2686 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.56 | 6.855% | $211.1027 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.51 | 11.819% | $20.6977 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.00 | $1,046.2859 | $1,046.29 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.20 | |