| 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 | $104.35 | 7.860% | $112.5519 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.98 | 5.497% | $263.7214 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.97 | 3.640% | $219.6857 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.57 | 5.800% | $245.0011 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.43 | 13.570% | $249.2067 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.79 | 5.600% | $225.7622 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.57 | 6.770% | $179.9822 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.66 | $1,495.9112 | $1,495.91 | $1,495.90 | $1,496.00 | |