| 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 | $96.96 | 4.425% | $101.2505 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.76 | 8.108% | $227.8484 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.85 | 11.530% | $134.784 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.90 | 5.378% | $238.0489 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.33 | 10.197% | $236.1852 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.76 | 5.257% | $155.5277 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 4.556% | $178.728 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.50 | $1,272.3727 | $1,272.38 | $1,272.45 | $1,272.30 | |