| 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 | $250.90 | 10.848% | $278.1176 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.40 | 5.633% | $215.9139 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.29 | 4.659% | $140.5466 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 7.801% | $9.5727 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.94 | 12.555% | $58.4611 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.69 | 12.808% | $110.2021 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.56 | 3.436% | $116.4276 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.66 | $929.2416 | $929.24 | $929.20 | $929.20 | |