| 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 | $99.95 | 4.166% | $104.1139 | $104.11 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.50 | 9.262% | $82.4928 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.35 | 11.130% | $269.3236 | $269.32 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 6.346% | $182.6918 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.62 | 5.339% | $169.1955 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.49 | 11.535% | $80.8517 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.32 | 3.156% | $183.9478 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.02 | $1,072.6171 | $1,072.61 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.60 | |