| 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 | $108.28 | 5.456% | $114.1878 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.95 | 9.465% | $96.2745 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.50 | 5.698% | $185.5 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.93 | 12.538% | $100.08 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.58 | 12.438% | $75.9856 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.57 | 12.398% | $258.0321 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.39 | 12.812% | $69.2553 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.20 | $899.3153 | $899.32 | $899.35 | $899.40 | |