| 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 | $110.65 | 5.274% | $116.4857 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.76 | 3.450% | $103.2017 | $103.20 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.73 | 5.508% | $142.1509 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.58 | 8.670% | $106.0402 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.60 | 7.601% | $132.9948 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.69 | 3.276% | $26.5316 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 9.686% | $258.2996 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.50 | $885.7045 | $885.70 | $885.75 | $885.70 | |