| 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 | $103.72 | 5.353% | $109.2721 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.84 | 5.301% | $217.8046 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.49 | 3.579% | $250.1329 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.52 | 9.755% | $177.2763 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.25 | 10.775% | $193.0254 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.77 | 7.501% | $34.1531 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.75 | 3.643% | $252.6298 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.34 | $1,234.2942 | $1,234.29 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.30 | |