| 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 | $102.75 | 7.588% | $110.5467 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.73 | 10.619% | $41.7365 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.55 | 4.525% | $198.1271 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.89 | 10.355% | $213.9673 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.62 | 12.824% | $216.1933 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.65 | 8.430% | $89.6174 | $89.62 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 11.679% | $276.9192 | $276.92 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.15 | $1,147.1075 | $1,147.12 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.00 | |