| 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 | $102.54 | 12.495% | $115.3524 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.68 | 4.267% | $12.1784 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.28 | 11.683% | $88.5423 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 11.341% | $228.7724 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.75 | 6.500% | $90.2588 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.47 | 13.489% | $237.7254 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.25 | 5.685% | $173.5876 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.44 | $946.4173 | $946.42 | $946.45 | $946.50 | |