| 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 | $100.55 | 7.828% | $108.4211 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 10.314% | $189.5195 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.86 | 7.599% | $212.8954 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.39 | 13.385% | $20.8515 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.98 | 10.636% | $30.956 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.64 | 10.749% | $113.6728 | $113.67 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.86 | 5.770% | $238.8921 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.08 | $915.2084 | $915.21 | $915.15 | $915.30 | |