| 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 | $107.30 | 7.734% | $115.5986 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.55 | 6.528% | $131.6153 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 5.168% | $217.235 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.44 | 12.249% | $200.2971 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.66 | 7.572% | $32.9816 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.68 | 9.254% | $253.1197 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.84 | 5.631% | $238.5571 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.03 | $1,189.4044 | $1,189.42 | $1,189.40 | $1,189.40 | |