| 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 | $97.88 | 4.678% | $102.4588 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.66 | 6.242% | $42.1356 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.28 | 6.267% | $17.3003 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.98 | 9.683% | $114.0484 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.70 | 3.222% | $114.2668 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 5.453% | $253.6145 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.75 | 12.738% | $158.6787 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.75 | $802.5031 | $802.51 | $802.50 | $802.50 | |