| 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 | $108.50 | 4.568% | $113.4563 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.50 | 8.561% | $139.5009 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.45 | 10.243% | $191.2165 | $191.22 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.71 | 9.465% | $273.3451 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.53 | 10.293% | $227.7881 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.40 | 11.354% | $232.0617 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.34 | 12.476% | $79.1156 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.43 | $1,256.4842 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.50 | |