| 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 | $101.78 | 7.575% | $109.4898 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.60 | 12.475% | $235.7476 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 9.440% | $153.9492 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.52 | 5.869% | $263.1056 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.38 | 8.382% | $13.4177 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.54 | 3.475% | $34.7055 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.70 | 12.788% | $183.5061 | $183.51 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.19 | $993.9215 | $993.94 | $993.90 | $993.80 | |