| 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 | $106.75 | 5.247% | $112.3512 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.95 | 12.191% | $115.5006 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.49 | 11.604% | $114.3829 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.47 | 9.810% | $176.2121 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.91 | 5.531% | $240.5157 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.59 | 8.234% | $61.2496 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.45 | 6.602% | $53.7807 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.61 | $873.9928 | $873.99 | $874.00 | $874.00 | |