| 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 | $99.84 | 12.463% | $112.2831 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.93 | 4.498% | $159.8088 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.62 | 5.582% | $145.3019 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.77 | 6.642% | $110.6624 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.84 | 3.762% | $130.5741 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.89 | 6.570% | $256.7165 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.97 | 13.569% | $19.2727 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.86 | $934.6195 | $934.61 | $934.55 | $934.70 | |