| 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 | $111.54 | 3.344% | $115.2699 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.81 | 5.381% | $144.1717 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.31 | 7.846% | $94.1603 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.73 | 13.548% | $279.0215 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.99 | 3.801% | $78.8784 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 4.448% | $228.3442 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.40 | 5.320% | $108.9009 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.40 | $1,048.7469 | $1,048.74 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.80 | |