| 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 | $102.75 | 5.588% | $108.4917 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.50 | 12.471% | $56.7979 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.87 | 4.867% | $166.6022 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.93 | 13.356% | $92.8726 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.44 | 8.108% | $251.2862 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.34 | 12.174% | $137.2337 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.46 | 5.705% | $262.6346 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.29 | $1,075.9189 | $1,075.91 | $1,075.95 | $1,075.90 | |