| 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 | $103.85 | 5.435% | $109.4942 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.53 | 11.160% | $196.2307 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.29 | 5.396% | $107.8096 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.60 | 9.728% | $219.0171 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.94 | 6.318% | $183.8663 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.84 | 11.665% | $216.4514 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.70 | 3.246% | $19.307 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.75 | $1,052.1763 | $1,052.18 | $1,052.15 | $1,052.20 | |