| 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 | $103.75 | 6.390% | $110.3796 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 9.833% | $8.5999 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.66 | 9.542% | $208.8528 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.46 | 13.598% | $232.2625 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.83 | 5.686% | $239.7276 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.49 | 8.605% | $77.6417 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.92 | 8.384% | $195.0045 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.94 | $1,072.4686 | $1,072.46 | $1,072.50 | $1,072.50 | |