| 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 | $106.82 | 4.294% | $111.4069 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 7.157% | $159.5996 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.97 | 10.250% | $114.6269 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.92 | 11.280% | $256.9678 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.99 | 8.785% | $259.9853 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.41 | 5.353% | $121.5879 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.33 | 10.595% | $18.0602 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.38 | $1,042.2346 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.30 | |