| 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 | $100.88 | 9.182% | $110.1428 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.92 | 12.375% | $258.3726 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.50 | 11.480% | $148.8258 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 5.818% | $171.9648 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.89 | 6.671% | $267.6269 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.85 | 4.677% | $77.304 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.51 | 5.502% | $236.8625 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.06 | $1,271.0994 | $1,271.09 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.10 | |