| 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 | $102.95 | 5.306% | $108.4125 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.67 | 7.713% | $190.2966 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.68 | 8.844% | $131.3529 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 10.766% | $6.2029 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.86 | 7.583% | $259.1244 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.53 | 6.365% | $244.1396 | $244.14 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.54 | 10.212% | $157.0962 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.83 | $1,096.6251 | $1,096.62 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.60 | |