| 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 | $100.97 | 8.481% | $109.5333 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.81 | 4.544% | $156.6174 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.41 | 9.391% | $126.2482 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.82 | 7.104% | $239.7202 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.78 | 8.738% | $220.4989 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.49 | 8.234% | $16.7654 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.86 | 5.784% | $249.5021 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.14 | $1,118.8855 | $1,118.89 | $1,118.85 | $1,118.80 | |