| 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 | $116.87 | 5.687% | $123.5164 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.71 | 13.560% | $260.8587 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.38 | 12.800% | $214.7486 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.65 | 8.106% | $38.5398 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 8.147% | $10.0577 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.85 | 3.558% | $68.1929 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 6.631% | $182.0618 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.50 | $897.9759 | $897.98 | $897.95 | $898.00 | |