| 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 | $100.40 | 5.829% | $106.2523 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.46 | 12.243% | $143.0649 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.80 | 12.248% | $88.4514 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.82 | 9.757% | $174.3161 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.49 | 5.240% | $162.5853 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.62 | 12.186% | $248.6266 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.48 | 4.398% | $224.9568 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.07 | $1,148.2534 | $1,148.26 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.40 | |