| 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 | $104.88 | 3.217% | $108.254 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.25 | 9.177% | $178.2315 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.92 | 3.642% | $54.8473 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.25 | 9.607% | $128.5142 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.68 | 5.285% | $9.1387 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.90 | 11.630% | $128.2629 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.70 | 13.664% | $141.739 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.58 | $748.9876 | $748.98 | $749.00 | $748.90 | |