| 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 | $96.27 | 6.450% | $102.4794 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.99 | 3.163% | $117.5955 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.81 | 5.753% | $159.4861 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.39 | 11.394% | $130.7654 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.72 | 8.262% | $76.5629 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.32 | 7.596% | $262.8785 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 3.376% | $258.4193 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.48 | $1,108.1871 | $1,108.20 | $1,108.20 | $1,108.30 | |