| 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 | $98.26 | 12.377% | $110.4216 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.43 | 8.797% | $153.8716 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 13.325% | $249.8363 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.51 | 6.594% | $8.0052 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.56 | 3.258% | $216.3875 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.75 | 6.477% | $109.4051 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.70 | 12.212% | $129.8293 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.67 | $977.7566 | $977.77 | $977.75 | $977.70 | |