| 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 | $105.50 | 3.560% | $109.2558 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.61 | 10.467% | $252.5386 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 5.653% | $220.2865 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.88 | 12.192% | $48.1079 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.55 | 8.186% | $9.2499 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 4.660% | $40.5767 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.28 | 11.567% | $51.6332 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.09 | $731.6486 | $731.66 | $731.70 | $731.60 | |