| 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 | $99.37 | 5.375% | $104.7111 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.51 | 12.561% | $159.2851 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.63 | 7.585% | $258.8818 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.73 | 8.259% | $211.8953 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.92 | 7.681% | $244.3497 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.70 | 10.430% | $213.9029 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.40 | 12.691% | $84.969 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.26 | $1,277.9949 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | |