| 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 | $102.89 | 5.403% | $108.4491 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 5.557% | $188.7359 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 11.632% | $220.4732 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.52 | 9.111% | $256.9782 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.97 | 4.763% | $18.8259 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.73 | 5.609% | $248.9521 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.30 | 7.747% | $175.9509 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.71 | $1,218.3653 | $1,218.37 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.40 | |