| 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 | $103.85 | 7.135% | $111.2597 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 8.314% | $86.4887 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.87 | 8.358% | $231.7453 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.51 | 13.617% | $213.0432 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.84 | 5.270% | $164.0528 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.43 | 4.129% | $137.898 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.69 | 9.609% | $253.9531 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.04 | $1,198.4408 | $1,198.44 | $1,198.45 | $1,198.50 | |