| 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 | $245.56 | 10.563% | $271.4985 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.74 | 5.326% | $196.6858 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.96 | 11.788% | $110.6254 | $110.63 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.38 | 10.165% | $202.0206 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.46 | 5.479% | $5.7592 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.50 | 7.724% | $206.2915 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.80 | 10.365% | $88.0713 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.40 | $1,080.9523 | $1,080.96 | $1,080.95 | $1,081.00 | |