| 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 | $105.84 | 6.245% | $112.4497 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.35 | 3.860% | $105.2621 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.82 | 8.208% | $170.7739 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.90 | 8.398% | $158.1527 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.58 | 13.595% | $181.2749 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.30 | 6.745% | $266.1153 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 8.649% | $269.971 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.27 | $1,263.9996 | $1,263.99 | $1,263.90 | $1,264.10 | |