| 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 | $106.80 | 8.828% | $116.2283 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.51 | 6.395% | $142.048 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.59 | 13.586% | $225.5704 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.88 | 8.127% | $101.5096 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.80 | 11.548% | $250.7599 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.37 | 5.415% | $163.7833 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.52 | 5.784% | $80.9459 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.47 | $1,080.8454 | $1,080.85 | $1,080.85 | $1,080.80 | |