| 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 | $98.78 | 9.821% | $108.4812 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.77 | 3.216% | $55.4992 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.63 | 6.723% | $186.3704 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.92 | 7.863% | $197.303 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.51 | 5.729% | $196.1379 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.69 | 13.561% | $280.1436 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.28 | 9.717% | $221.9355 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.58 | $1,245.8708 | $1,245.87 | $1,245.90 | $1,245.80 | |