| 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 | $97.37 | 8.742% | $105.8821 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.35 | 7.577% | $178.9543 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.50 | 5.850% | $127.5493 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.78 | 11.635% | $252.0495 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.83 | 3.596% | $193.5484 | $193.55 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 5.347% | $82.1496 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.88 | 9.744% | $199.6024 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.69 | $1,139.7356 | $1,139.73 | $1,139.75 | $1,139.60 | |