| 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 | $105.50 | 5.401% | $111.1981 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.33 | 10.568% | $263.5167 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 8.616% | $61.2811 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.44 | 13.558% | $12.991 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.86 | 6.354% | $107.2686 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.76 | 5.153% | $239.4965 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 5.544% | $89.0369 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.67 | $884.7889 | $884.80 | $884.80 | $884.80 | |