| 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 | $102.96 | 7.300% | $110.4761 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.26 | 4.603% | $75.5861 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.80 | 12.447% | $225.7936 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.55 | 7.320% | $245.2799 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.50 | 13.228% | $130.7783 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.35 | 4.217% | $83.7384 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.96 | 7.823% | $252.2627 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.38 | $1,123.9151 | $1,123.92 | $1,124.00 | $1,124.00 | |