| 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 | $102.58 | 5.856% | $108.5871 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.74 | 5.818% | $209.2445 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.50 | 10.740% | $203.2079 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.59 | 7.674% | $255.8227 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.61 | 6.683% | $64.6606 | $64.66 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.48 | 10.355% | $138.4735 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.67 | 6.189% | $107.9624 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.17 | $1,087.9587 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 | $1,088.00 | |