| 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 | $95.89 | 7.661% | $103.2361 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.84 | 6.567% | $38.1936 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.50 | 3.416% | $152.5386 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.88 | 10.734% | $256.77 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.75 | 6.300% | $129.4203 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 12.613% | $258.7509 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.29 | 5.841% | $227.8651 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.92 | $1,166.7746 | $1,166.78 | $1,166.75 | $1,166.80 | |