| 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 | $101.94 | 3.500% | $105.5079 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.59 | 5.654% | $188.6875 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.48 | 12.455% | $165.8486 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.78 | 9.545% | $195.8446 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.75 | 5.707% | $194.2366 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.28 | 10.648% | $85.5088 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.44 | 10.728% | $277.3072 | $277.31 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.26 | $1,212.9412 | $1,212.95 | $1,212.95 | $1,212.80 | |