| 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 | $98.35 | 3.485% | $101.7775 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.28 | 10.461% | $214.6036 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.89 | 11.712% | $255.6976 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.70 | 5.677% | $62.0324 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.93 | 12.258% | $279.4438 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.58 | 9.869% | $81.9403 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.60 | 10.408% | $13.9114 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.33 | $1,009.4066 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.30 | |