| 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 | $102.64 | 5.520% | $108.3057 | $108.31 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.52 | 8.651% | $260.2409 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 9.479% | $262.1146 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 8.328% | $157.8014 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.40 | 12.761% | $211.3141 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.93 | 10.452% | $112.5837 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.56 | 10.595% | $173.1475 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.14 | $1,285.5079 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.50 | $1,285.40 | |