| 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 | $97.88 | 6.491% | $104.2334 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.46 | 3.725% | $125.9844 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.74 | 12.476% | $109.934 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.33 | 8.710% | $271.0466 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.68 | 6.121% | $203.4127 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.63 | 13.393% | $135.652 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.74 | 8.464% | $22.4954 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.46 | $972.7585 | $972.75 | $972.80 | $972.70 | |