| 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 | $97.84 | 5.522% | $103.2427 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.29 | 10.417% | $156.0082 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.57 | 12.632% | $269.8325 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 10.480% | $47.9262 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.37 | 3.805% | $245.3639 | $245.36 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 5.857% | $261.0434 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 6.395% | $194.373 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.74 | $1,277.7899 | $1,277.78 | $1,277.80 | $1,277.70 | |