| 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 | $102.50 | 7.757% | $110.4509 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 4.756% | $149.0678 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.65 | 13.808% | $264.7743 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.30 | 12.145% | $128.1817 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.41 | 13.405% | $19.7438 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.65 | 13.320% | $141.2534 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.97 | 3.452% | $148.9398 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.78 | $962.4117 | $962.40 | $962.40 | $962.50 | |