| 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 | $103.87 | 5.417% | $109.4966 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.99 | 6.828% | $145.2754 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.58 | 8.400% | $267.2927 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.31 | 11.826% | $56.2597 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.68 | 8.524% | $176.5468 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.92 | 8.462% | $271.0682 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.25 | 10.247% | $263.7659 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.60 | $1,289.7053 | $1,289.72 | $1,289.70 | $1,289.80 | |