| 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 | $112.57 | 3.643% | $116.6709 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.50 | 12.355% | $115.1639 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.63 | 7.587% | $72.7611 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.37 | 5.772% | $51.1619 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.75 | 10.863% | $158.2569 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.51 | 12.346% | $278.0676 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.77 | 9.670% | $140.1254 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.10 | $932.2077 | $932.21 | $932.15 | $932.40 | |