| 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 | $96.73 | 8.805% | $105.2471 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.42 | 12.787% | $164.0149 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.93 | 7.134% | $215.2643 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.40 | 12.744% | $158.2926 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.86 | 4.441% | $256.7786 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 10.207% | $155.3698 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.67 | 7.267% | $198.09 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.99 | $1,253.0573 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.10 | |