| 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 | $111.31 | 5.486% | $117.4165 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.49 | 13.504% | $152.6515 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.96 | 13.375% | $214.2334 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.89 | 11.865% | $97.1995 | $97.20 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.36 | 9.207% | $273.4106 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.68 | 11.791% | $84.6034 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 10.631% | $201.6914 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.00 | $1,141.2063 | $1,141.20 | $1,141.20 | $1,141.20 | |