| 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 | $97.63 | 5.555% | $103.0533 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.66 | 11.125% | $96.3009 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.89 | 7.256% | $141.4599 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.55 | 8.482% | $75.4492 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.51 | 12.820% | $173.19 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.37 | 13.574% | $93.5509 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.31 | 12.431% | $278.0531 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.92 | $961.0573 | $961.05 | $961.05 | $961.20 | |