| 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 | $95.37 | 7.747% | $102.7583 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.30 | 3.589% | $129.797 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.55 | 12.761% | $218.2489 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 11.840% | $280.0809 | $280.08 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 9.835% | $6.9745 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.99 | 6.425% | $221.3534 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.57 | 9.150% | $188.3602 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.56 | $1,147.5732 | $1,147.57 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.70 | |