| 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 | $104.27 | 5.825% | $110.3437 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.64 | 12.511% | $212.2408 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.84 | 12.326% | $215.4862 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.36 | 6.417% | $119.5701 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 4.432% | $38.4101 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.83 | 9.143% | $79.4888 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.51 | 13.850% | $271.5436 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.23 | $1,047.0833 | $1,047.08 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.00 | |