| 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 | $97.80 | 5.749% | $103.4225 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.39 | 7.577% | $72.4961 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.47 | 11.298% | $124.0639 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.41 | 3.423% | $233.1258 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.55 | 7.309% | $239.8893 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.70 | 5.343% | $125.0421 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.50 | 10.371% | $226.8124 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.82 | $1,124.8521 | $1,124.85 | $1,124.85 | $1,124.80 | |