| 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 | $100.40 | 8.368% | $108.8015 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.83 | 7.638% | $149.4338 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 13.874% | $203.2651 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.36 | 5.869% | $59.6678 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.93 | 4.454% | $173.3205 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.80 | 6.145% | $241.7983 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.33 | 7.185% | $96.8202 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.15 | $1,033.1072 | $1,033.11 | $1,033.05 | $1,033.10 | |