| 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 | $108.46 | 5.446% | $114.3667 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.48 | 8.458% | $256.4815 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.84 | 6.624% | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.86 | 4.599% | $38.5552 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.75 | 11.343% | $73.208 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.37 | 11.439% | $144.1686 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.64 | 13.167% | $277.9834 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.40 | $1,102.9134 | $1,102.92 | $1,102.90 | $1,103.10 | |