| 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 | $104.50 | 5.417% | $110.1608 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.51 | 9.412% | $129.6642 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 7.703% | $235.4818 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.26 | 5.871% | $117.7921 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 5.772% | $51.0985 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.36 | 10.800% | $227.5389 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.99 | 7.802% | $170.3164 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.57 | $1,042.0527 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.10 | |