| 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 | $100.49 | 8.635% | $109.1673 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.63 | 13.236% | $238.509 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.66 | 3.123% | $203.8329 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.58 | 8.571% | $264.4572 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.25 | 8.326% | $144.3444 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.67 | 12.396% | $224.4211 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.25 | 3.401% | $96.4214 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.53 | $1,281.1533 | $1,281.15 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.10 | |