| 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 | $209.79 | 5.187% | $220.6718 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.95 | 9.334% | $109.2793 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.70 | 10.701% | $82.6936 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.99 | 5.735% | $10.5629 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.47 | 3.313% | $108.9642 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.49 | 12.152% | $278.6865 | $278.69 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.36 | 10.173% | $143.6215 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.75 | $954.4798 | $954.47 | $954.45 | $954.60 | |