| 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 | $97.76 | 6.337% | $103.9551 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.56 | 4.667% | $103.1598 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.85 | 13.284% | $247.922 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.56 | 8.777% | $181.179 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.25 | 6.491% | $147.2238 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.88 | 10.144% | $104.5046 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.63 | 13.219% | $181.8637 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.49 | $1,069.8080 | $1,069.80 | $1,069.75 | $1,069.90 | |