| 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 | $112.40 | 4.313% | $117.2478 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.46 | 4.624% | $172.0646 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.43 | 8.301% | $247.392 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.47 | 4.733% | $148.1658 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.38 | 7.182% | $109.7329 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 12.480% | $281.7399 | $281.74 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.74 | 8.178% | $107.8967 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.36 | $1,184.2397 | $1,184.24 | $1,184.25 | $1,184.20 | |