| 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 | $155.79 | 5.589% | $164.4971 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.31 | 6.650% | $110.1801 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.60 | 3.230% | $10.9424 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.69 | 9.830% | $248.9736 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.94 | 6.541% | $236.4571 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.64 | 8.502% | $111.3665 | $111.37 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.28 | 12.147% | $199.9357 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.25 | $1,082.3525 | $1,082.36 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.40 | |