| 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 | $86.32 | 10.622% | $95.4889 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.75 | 6.833% | $180.2807 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.90 | 8.850% | $125.0687 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.34 | 7.623% | $253.28 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.89 | 8.108% | $13.9351 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.97 | 5.511% | $218.3761 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.92 | 10.479% | $199.8786 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.09 | $1,086.3081 | $1,086.32 | $1,086.40 | $1,086.40 | |