| 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 | $94.95 | 8.207% | $102.7425 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.59 | 3.857% | $219.751 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.36 | 13.818% | $171.1367 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.61 | 12.112% | $248.4514 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.60 | 5.861% | $30.2762 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.99 | 8.361% | $215.6276 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.39 | 4.512% | $180.1682 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.49 | $1,168.1536 | $1,168.16 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.20 | |