| 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 | $101.90 | 10.687% | $112.7901 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.91 | 12.494% | $50.5211 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.94 | 10.570% | $266.4074 | $266.41 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.84 | 4.498% | $200.469 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.47 | 5.128% | $138.2118 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.53 | 5.375% | $193.3947 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.91 | 7.535% | $66.5749 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.50 | $1,028.3690 | $1,028.36 | $1,028.30 | $1,028.40 | |