| 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 | $97.43 | 5.801% | $103.0819 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.64 | 11.222% | $186.4526 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.47 | 12.459% | $237.817 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.61 | 10.350% | $218.0626 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.97 | 11.184% | $232.3412 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.84 | 11.719% | $251.189 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.43 | 7.363% | $88.4993 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.39 | $1,317.4436 | $1,317.44 | $1,317.45 | $1,317.50 | |