| 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 | $100.83 | 3.625% | $104.4851 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 13.772% | $63.0297 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.43 | 13.373% | $277.1176 | $277.12 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.87 | 4.775% | $77.3973 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.46 | 4.630% | $24.5462 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.91 | 8.358% | $256.7109 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.59 | 7.226% | $159.3271 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.49 | $962.6139 | $962.63 | $962.65 | $962.50 | |