| 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 | $99.93 | 12.576% | $112.4972 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.95 | 6.777% | $248.737 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.96 | 8.524% | $78.0939 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.82 | 8.242% | $240.1024 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.32 | 9.499% | $236.8682 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.30 | 3.176% | $142.6924 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 7.393% | $252.8998 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.77 | $1,311.8909 | $1,311.89 | $1,311.90 | $1,311.90 | |