| 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 | $100.60 | 13.183% | $113.8621 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.57 | 3.715% | $249.5072 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.72 | 10.689% | $80.493 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.96 | 11.608% | $170.7156 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.90 | 7.172% | $18.1121 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.62 | 5.416% | $181.9691 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.93 | 3.633% | $106.6694 | $106.67 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.30 | $921.3285 | $921.33 | $921.25 | $921.40 | |