| 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 | $94.50 | 7.134% | $101.2416 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.67 | 13.145% | $84.4854 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 8.405% | $79.5042 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.31 | 4.262% | $127.5229 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.87 | 13.764% | $85.1751 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.33 | 12.412% | $186.9749 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.61 | 11.873% | $33.1256 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.63 | $698.0297 | $698.03 | $698.05 | $698.00 | |