| 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 | $103.52 | 8.565% | $112.3865 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.32 | 7.119% | $75.3261 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.83 | 4.736% | $220.8149 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.32 | 3.384% | $179.1851 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.40 | 5.714% | $226.6508 | $226.65 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.76 | 7.585% | $43.8516 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.98 | 10.580% | $39.7867 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.13 | $898.0017 | $898.01 | $898.05 | $898.10 | |