| 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 | $103.55 | 5.795% | $109.5507 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.95 | 3.581% | $218.5041 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.69 | 3.403% | $253.0168 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.50 | 7.832% | $87.8831 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.63 | 8.386% | $216.371 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.42 | 8.857% | $258.4483 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.83 | 10.390% | $27.4098 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.57 | $1,171.1838 | $1,171.18 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.20 | |