| 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 | $102.72 | 8.828% | $111.7881 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.72 | 3.707% | $215.4202 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.83 | 5.280% | $219.8562 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.52 | 8.217% | $147.7378 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.47 | 3.438% | $163.9182 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.50 | 8.450% | $140.4428 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.77 | 10.238% | $189.3558 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.53 | $1,188.5191 | $1,188.53 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | |