| 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 | $97.35 | 5.291% | $102.5008 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.91 | 10.865% | $80.8317 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.92 | 6.757% | $158.9825 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.50 | 10.639% | $134.4264 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.60 | 11.508% | $103.2564 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.92 | 7.667% | $72.0508 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.80 | 3.330% | $195.087 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.00 | $847.1356 | $847.14 | $847.20 | $847.20 | |