| 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 | $101.79 | 5.605% | $107.4953 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.74 | 4.136% | $213.208 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.94 | 9.503% | $142.2882 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.87 | 10.814% | $250.2956 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.34 | 9.701% | $167.1185 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.43 | 9.788% | $205.7756 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.65 | 12.467% | $170.5562 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.76 | $1,256.7374 | $1,256.76 | $1,256.75 | $1,256.80 | |