| 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 | $96.84 | 12.176% | $108.6312 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 11.493% | $27.4607 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.85 | 12.582% | $219.366 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.40 | 5.715% | $236.1673 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.94 | 10.523% | $196.6646 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.62 | 6.185% | $38.8849 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.34 | 12.204% | $252.8405 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.62 | $1,080.0152 | $1,080.01 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.10 | |