| 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 | $100.55 | 7.626% | $108.2179 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.96 | 11.437% | $141.4804 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.73 | 13.471% | $70.0456 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.92 | 5.149% | $261.7369 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.40 | 7.357% | $216.217 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.86 | 10.453% | $268.2462 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.97 | 6.382% | $28.6912 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.39 | $1,094.6352 | $1,094.65 | $1,094.65 | $1,094.50 | |