| 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 | $100.75 | 3.470% | $104.246 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.34 | 3.237% | $215.084 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.48 | 6.459% | $207.0415 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.93 | 9.674% | $258.7539 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.66 | 5.242% | $155.4003 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.89 | 7.619% | $168.8434 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 7.693% | $160.3764 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.97 | $1,269.7455 | $1,269.74 | $1,269.80 | $1,269.70 | |