| 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 | $107.56 | 5.475% | $113.4489 | $113.45 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.59 | 13.250% | $215.8432 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.79 | 8.607% | $180.0595 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.38 | 9.420% | $50.749 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.36 | 12.570% | $276.2018 | $276.20 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.95 | 5.387% | $219.1523 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.48 | 5.540% | $96.548 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.11 | $1,152.0027 | $1,152.00 | $1,152.00 | $1,151.90 | |