| 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 | $107.27 | 5.853% | $113.5485 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.62 | 6.500% | $56.0403 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.30 | 8.789% | $215.7286 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 12.206% | $255.1789 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.42 | 12.139% | $149.6159 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 4.250% | $143.1561 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.66 | 6.451% | $245.5399 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.01 | $1,178.8082 | $1,178.82 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.70 | |