| 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 | $102.97 | 5.365% | $108.4943 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.25 | 12.822% | $170.6433 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.76 | 9.500% | $189.1722 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.96 | 3.376% | $100.2334 | $100.23 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.85 | 13.745% | $33.9529 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.49 | 10.830% | $239.9359 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.56 | 8.153% | $174.732 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.84 | $1,017.1640 | $1,017.15 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.10 | |