| 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 | $100.25 | 8.187% | $108.4575 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.56 | 6.413% | $135.7404 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.75 | 3.871% | $227.2178 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.73 | 12.834% | $170.0747 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.78 | 5.283% | $258.7646 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.68 | 11.381% | $88.7484 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.93 | 6.734% | $73.5717 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.68 | $1,062.5751 | $1,062.57 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.60 | |