| 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 | $97.92 | 10.484% | $108.1859 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.40 | 6.611% | $109.1697 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.71 | 6.153% | $257.6439 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.29 | 4.180% | $31.5561 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 8.350% | $260.4517 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.32 | 10.437% | $204.6618 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.76 | 11.533% | $158.1092 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.78 | $1,129.7783 | $1,129.78 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.90 | |