| 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 | $100.43 | 11.793% | $112.2737 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.78 | 13.683% | $88.4226 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.61 | 5.820% | $20.7513 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.83 | 13.745% | $256.8703 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.58 | 13.290% | $150.1999 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.50 | 11.858% | $265.6628 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.46 | 10.441% | $272.1929 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.19 | $1,166.3735 | $1,166.36 | $1,166.30 | $1,166.50 | |