| 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 | $92.43 | 5.475% | $97.4905 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.56 | 6.759% | $156.466 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.37 | 5.201% | $173.9709 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.93 | 13.517% | $9.0019 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.86 | 5.749% | $259.9945 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.71 | 10.388% | $180.7162 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.37 | 3.703% | $210.9008 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.23 | $1,088.5408 | $1,088.54 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.60 | |