| 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 | $115.38 | 9.225% | $126.0238 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.29 | 5.873% | $40.5388 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.34 | 7.446% | $100.2901 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.88 | 10.345% | $252.5576 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.64 | 3.431% | $246.8277 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.75 | 13.654% | $109.9602 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.43 | 8.854% | $268.2489 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.71 | $1,144.4471 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.40 | |