| 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 | $85.87 | 13.729% | $97.6591 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.51 | 13.555% | $167.505 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.47 | 10.700% | $234.0973 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.77 | 11.188% | $216.5609 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.60 | 10.865% | $81.5966 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.55 | 6.856% | $120.2664 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.73 | 7.428% | $198.4517 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.50 | $1,116.1370 | $1,116.15 | $1,116.10 | $1,116.30 | |