| 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 | $96.48 | 4.547% | $100.8669 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 13.531% | $275.1991 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.34 | 5.227% | $62.4417 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.40 | 12.274% | $65.568 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.79 | 10.260% | $87.9765 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.54 | 8.151% | $245.0053 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.40 | 3.481% | $120.4519 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.35 | $957.5094 | $957.52 | $957.50 | $957.60 | |