| 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 | $98.98 | 3.387% | $102.3325 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.53 | 7.145% | $171.9999 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.51 | 5.424% | $101.7447 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.55 | 3.273% | $38.779 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 3.590% | $234.4863 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.98 | 7.348% | $183.5436 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.89 | 9.329% | $73.1302 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.80 | $906.0162 | $906.01 | $906.10 | $905.90 | |