| 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 | $185.29 | 8.617% | $201.2564 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.44 | 5.264% | $40.4635 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.49 | 6.834% | $81.7173 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.64 | 13.664% | $110.9815 | $110.98 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.78 | 10.145% | $270.7144 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.51 | 4.508% | $138.4836 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.95 | 6.596% | $111.8725 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.10 | $955.4892 | $955.48 | $955.45 | $955.60 | |