| 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 | $110.47 | 5.421% | $116.4586 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.26 | 12.125% | $260.4215 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 9.619% | $263.5022 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.27 | 7.498% | $87.3636 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 6.846% | $22.1705 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.64 | 13.768% | $34.8585 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.27 | 9.104% | $94.124 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.04 | $878.8989 | $878.89 | $878.80 | $879.00 | |