| 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 | $109.90 | 5.870% | $116.3511 | $116.35 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.85 | 11.286% | $278.0481 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 13.252% | $249.8113 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.84 | 11.323% | $14.2939 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.38 | 5.304% | $158.3562 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.72 | 10.473% | $26.2042 | $26.20 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.99 | 3.830% | $144.3133 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.26 | $987.3781 | $987.37 | $987.35 | $987.40 | |