| 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 | $99.89 | 8.390% | $108.2708 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.61 | 9.497% | $88.2655 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.37 | 10.528% | $263.4656 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.28 | 7.775% | $220.1628 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.49 | 6.542% | $251.9612 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.46 | 3.479% | $128.79 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.54 | 11.728% | $173.7817 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.64 | $1,234.6976 | $1,234.70 | $1,234.65 | $1,234.90 | |