| 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 | $109.50 | 8.102% | $118.3717 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.64 | 5.283% | $214.3983 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.45 | 12.458% | $81.4758 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.41 | 9.725% | $271.4706 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.69 | 8.612% | $30.0747 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 4.477% | $246.2941 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.92 | 4.749% | $102.5702 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.35 | $1,064.6554 | $1,064.65 | $1,064.60 | $1,064.80 | |