| 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 | $105.26 | 6.250% | $111.8388 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.47 | 7.386% | $50.9761 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.48 | 8.797% | $19.0177 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 10.387% | $40.0594 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.88 | 4.240% | $242.7541 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.89 | 12.515% | $254.1601 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.27 | 5.206% | $99.1777 | $99.18 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.54 | $817.9839 | $817.99 | $818.00 | $818.10 | |