| 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 | $102.30 | 13.638% | $116.2517 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.49 | 13.822% | $23.3221 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.78 | 8.604% | $81.2141 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.64 | 7.524% | $227.5638 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.94 | 11.165% | $270.0643 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.51 | 11.844% | $156.0336 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.55 | 4.356% | $171.7178 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.21 | $1,046.1674 | $1,046.15 | $1,046.10 | $1,046.20 | |