| 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 | $101.25 | 5.183% | $106.4978 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.60 | 4.801% | $95.9977 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.39 | 10.216% | $231.8834 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.99 | 7.621% | $60.257 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.90 | 4.630% | $150.5626 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.95 | 13.874% | $249.3271 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.66 | 6.219% | $14.5095 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.74 | $909.0351 | $909.04 | $909.05 | $909.10 | |