| 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 | $100.65 | 5.764% | $106.4515 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.60 | 8.499% | $134.1048 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.74 | 4.443% | $249.3472 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.55 | 5.631% | $9.0315 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.25 | 11.533% | $238.9595 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 4.221% | $239.4582 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.56 | 12.259% | $97.1714 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.11 | $1,074.5241 | $1,074.52 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.60 | |