| 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 | $104.83 | 11.824% | $117.2251 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.86 | 5.180% | $110.2917 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.43 | 3.110% | $180.8859 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.26 | 9.555% | $210.6304 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.75 | 3.200% | $246.39 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.75 | 8.817% | $164.0416 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 5.455% | $41.7391 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.46 | $1,071.2038 | $1,071.21 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.10 | |