| 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 | $99.32 | 8.771% | $108.0314 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.27 | 13.247% | $270.9661 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.50 | 8.216% | $38.4167 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.74 | 12.804% | $246.7475 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.26 | 13.648% | $220.7726 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.76 | 9.281% | $157.1024 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.33 | 5.269% | $105.6164 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.18 | $1,147.6531 | $1,147.66 | $1,147.60 | $1,147.60 | |