| 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 | $97.25 | 7.196% | $104.2481 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.52 | 9.625% | $184.7401 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.29 | 8.204% | $135.5688 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.96 | 3.759% | $90.2288 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.27 | 11.292% | $179.4806 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.92 | 4.254% | $117.7236 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.64 | 12.382% | $259.1978 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.85 | $1,071.1878 | $1,071.19 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.10 | |