| 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 | $110.94 | 3.105% | $114.3847 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.44 | 8.525% | $105.7468 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.27 | 7.186% | $251.1046 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.52 | 13.745% | $230.3564 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.46 | 4.491% | $53.7711 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.80 | 13.599% | $144.0435 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.38 | 5.500% | $204.0159 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.81 | $1,103.4230 | $1,103.42 | $1,103.40 | $1,103.40 | |