| 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 | $105.26 | 8.750% | $114.4703 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.25 | 8.320% | $135.6708 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.54 | 10.627% | $228.489 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.30 | 9.817% | $201.2946 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.78 | 9.365% | $185.6799 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.79 | 13.697% | $196.457 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.47 | 7.857% | $26.3926 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.39 | $1,088.4542 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.60 | |