| 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 | $102.51 | 5.843% | $108.4997 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.27 | 9.561% | $78.0841 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.79 | 10.675% | $223.3311 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 9.349% | $256.325 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.39 | 3.390% | $60.3694 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.57 | 10.788% | $140.2244 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.42 | 6.632% | $103.8809 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.36 | $970.7146 | $970.71 | $970.75 | $970.70 | |