| 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 | $100.64 | 11.575% | $112.2891 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.82 | 4.239% | $218.7143 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.89 | 3.583% | $253.6644 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.42 | 8.487% | $152.3374 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.83 | 8.239% | $220.6236 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.61 | 6.299% | $31.4751 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.42 | 4.720% | $84.2158 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.63 | $1,073.3197 | $1,073.32 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.30 | |