| 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 | 5.125% | $107.8372 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.98 | 8.399% | $115.9653 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 13.408% | $268.6409 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.46 | 13.599% | $251.5763 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.51 | 13.745% | $137.0741 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.32 | 12.345% | $272.2344 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.75 | 9.694% | $52.3789 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.48 | $1,205.7071 | $1,205.71 | $1,205.75 | $1,205.70 | |