| 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 | $99.55 | 4.304% | $103.8346 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.54 | 8.207% | $236.4756 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.61 | 12.204% | $243.0451 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.88 | 11.398% | $99.0105 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.57 | 3.739% | $172.7981 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.73 | 6.517% | $163.7486 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.60 | 12.550% | $226.9008 | $226.90 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.48 | $1,245.8133 | $1,245.82 | $1,245.85 | $1,245.70 | |