| 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 | $105.28 | 7.125% | $112.7812 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.25 | 3.393% | $184.298 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 4.177% | $16.1474 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.82 | 13.383% | $151.7291 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 10.119% | $238.4407 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.81 | 10.239% | $270.9785 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.56 | 8.554% | $179.722 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.75 | $1,154.0969 | $1,154.10 | $1,154.15 | $1,154.00 | |