| 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 | $102.37 | 11.505% | $114.1477 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.38 | 8.707% | $29.764 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.56 | 4.625% | $202.5122 | $202.51 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.91 | 8.218% | $6.3957 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.59 | 5.868% | $89.5537 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.34 | 10.350% | $274.0432 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.66 | 3.237% | $179.2814 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.81 | $895.6979 | $895.69 | $895.70 | $895.70 | |