| 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 | $97.93 | 3.508% | $101.3654 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.38 | 5.313% | $262.6296 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.86 | 8.808% | $212.0233 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.91 | 6.116% | $176.0571 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.84 | 12.858% | $270.6786 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.69 | 3.298% | $18.2734 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.67 | 5.531% | $224.4328 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.28 | $1,265.4602 | $1,265.46 | $1,265.45 | $1,265.50 | |