| 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 | $98.37 | 5.351% | $103.6338 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.73 | 5.791% | $250.439 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.41 | 8.324% | $249.5893 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.31 | 4.851% | $35.9744 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.51 | 5.510% | $11.0891 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.70 | 5.548% | $175.9485 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.77 | 7.592% | $175.1275 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.80 | $1,001.8016 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.85 | $1,001.70 | |