| 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 | $97.75 | 6.412% | $104.0177 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.78 | 13.676% | $105.4686 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.44 | 10.168% | $112.8561 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.78 | 8.530% | $133.2531 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.33 | 4.344% | $121.3834 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.84 | 4.790% | $180.0711 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.58 | 6.193% | $159.9054 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.50 | $916.9554 | $916.96 | $916.90 | $917.10 | |