| 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 | $111.47 | 3.507% | $115.3793 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.63 | 10.337% | $136.4096 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.89 | 10.239% | $167.442 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.32 | 3.790% | $107.2358 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.89 | 12.456% | $62.8517 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.95 | 10.380% | $200.8364 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.92 | 8.103% | $97.2062 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.07 | $887.3610 | $887.37 | $887.40 | $887.30 | |