| 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 | $113.30 | 3.612% | $117.3924 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 12.834% | $277.5604 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 3.788% | $226.0918 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.43 | 4.505% | $9.8548 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.86 | 11.504% | $152.6044 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.30 | 6.765% | $22.7409 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.66 | 8.255% | $180.4178 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.38 | $986.6625 | $986.65 | $986.65 | $986.70 | |