| 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 | $104.65 | 5.306% | $110.2027 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.66 | 4.515% | $186.7265 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.72 | 8.623% | $23.5929 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.81 | 4.608% | $255.0448 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.92 | 10.479% | $259.5373 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 4.392% | $38.1031 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 6.676% | $18.7536 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.84 | $891.9609 | $891.95 | $892.00 | $891.90 | |