| 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 | $98.42 | 3.658% | $102.0202 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.31 | 8.304% | $246.1858 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.67 | 5.858% | $213.4838 | $213.48 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.70 | 5.257% | $187.0417 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 5.172% | $258.0395 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 6.536% | $200.1066 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 6.191% | $188.489 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.78 | $1,395.3666 | $1,395.37 | $1,395.40 | $1,395.30 | |