| 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 | $97.92 | 12.559% | $110.2178 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.84 | 5.312% | $230.4648 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.48 | 10.453% | $61.2793 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.28 | 3.108% | $16.786 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.39 | 4.292% | $187.0894 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.96 | 8.670% | $161.8748 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.62 | 13.669% | $159.8413 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.49 | $927.5534 | $927.55 | $927.55 | $927.60 | |