| 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 | $105.92 | 10.850% | $117.4123 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.90 | 6.752% | $253.963 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.25 | 7.431% | $251.6571 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.42 | 4.433% | $187.3737 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.90 | 3.157% | $27.7492 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.78 | 3.487% | $115.6778 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.69 | 11.552% | $161.4046 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.86 | $1,115.2377 | $1,115.23 | $1,115.20 | $1,115.30 | |