| 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 | $103.52 | 5.459% | $109.1712 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.68 | 5.471% | $212.7139 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.35 | 7.577% | $125.1658 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.71 | 7.517% | $229.7746 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.70 | 5.478% | $245.4473 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.68 | 3.173% | $229.7456 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.51 | 11.620% | $256.1791 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,320.15 | $1,408.1975 | $1,408.20 | $1,408.15 | $1,408.20 | |