| 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 | $103.40 | 11.783% | $115.5836 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.30 | 10.649% | $78.8927 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.36 | 8.704% | $144.9677 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.74 | 12.507% | $130.2156 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.42 | 13.285% | $157.9419 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.47 | 8.230% | $224.5448 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.56 | 13.540% | $187.9768 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.25 | $1,040.1231 | $1,040.12 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.10 | |