| 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 | $96.46 | 9.525% | $105.6478 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.46 | 12.350% | $276.8978 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.34 | 12.669% | $145.7261 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.42 | 9.604% | $50.8782 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.49 | 4.525% | $56.9557 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.79 | 3.795% | $239.5485 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.84 | 3.712% | $183.4043 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.80 | $1,059.0584 | $1,059.07 | $1,059.10 | $1,059.00 | |