| 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 | $100.34 | 9.125% | $109.496 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.41 | 13.121% | $83.0421 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.98 | 10.635% | $117.251 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.64 | 10.746% | $218.8784 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.59 | 11.285% | $210.9852 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.76 | 10.258% | $207.0204 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.83 | 8.448% | $201.5289 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.55 | $1,148.2020 | $1,148.21 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.20 | |