| 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 | $103.96 | 5.295% | $109.4647 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.68 | 10.329% | $83.497 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 8.790% | $83.5181 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.68 | 7.107% | $211.7291 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.36 | 11.798% | $184.8692 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.97 | 9.652% | $176.5068 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.74 | 7.299% | $176.7644 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.16 | $1,026.3493 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.30 | $1,026.40 | |