| 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 | $109.39 | 10.842% | $121.2501 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.57 | 5.843% | $45.0574 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.31 | 10.447% | $86.491 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.33 | 12.758% | $174.0194 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.97 | 8.125% | $54.0301 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.58 | 6.625% | $266.1147 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.65 | 3.507% | $204.5816 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.80 | $951.5443 | $951.54 | $951.55 | $951.60 | |