| 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 | $97.72 | 4.643% | $102.2571 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.63 | 4.687% | $177.5806 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.71 | 4.853% | $151.7328 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.30 | 6.553% | $12.0405 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.44 | 9.818% | $127.8721 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.31 | 6.331% | $163.0161 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.53 | 12.405% | $273.7399 | $273.74 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.64 | $1,008.2391 | $1,008.24 | $1,008.25 | $1,008.20 | |