| 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 | $100.46 | 12.516% | $113.0336 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.96 | 8.438% | $265.6297 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.43 | 13.503% | $278.5704 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.90 | 9.450% | $169.5381 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.41 | 10.264% | $144.8979 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.36 | 10.453% | $236.7671 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.59 | 6.432% | $157.083 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.11 | $1,365.5198 | $1,365.52 | $1,365.55 | $1,365.50 | |