| 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 | $102.48 | 11.619% | $114.3872 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.36 | 7.867% | $16.5684 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.71 | 11.152% | $153.0674 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.96 | 12.848% | $279.8179 | $279.82 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.87 | 3.635% | $258.9528 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.60 | 11.616% | $76.5686 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.31 | 6.536% | $72.7747 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.29 | $972.1370 | $972.14 | $972.05 | $972.30 | |