| 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 | $111.97 | 5.707% | $118.3601 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.99 | 7.295% | $218.8711 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.49 | 3.467% | $151.5688 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.33 | 12.589% | $24.0152 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.86 | 7.537% | $149.3259 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.27 | 5.197% | $165.4433 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 12.466% | $270.7844 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.68 | $1,098.3688 | $1,098.37 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 | |