| 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 | $101.51 | 8.188% | $109.8216 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.94 | 13.849% | $143.3814 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.37 | 8.284% | $231.0456 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.90 | 5.322% | $174.7292 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 11.305% | $6.4223 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.90 | 5.835% | $69.7453 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.41 | 12.387% | $254.4554 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.80 | $989.6008 | $989.61 | $989.60 | $989.50 | |