| 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 | $98.97 | 4.295% | $103.2208 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.36 | 5.359% | $37.2549 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.35 | 6.568% | $177.2759 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.60 | 12.405% | $96.2187 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.46 | 4.766% | $239.3484 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.47 | 10.238% | $276.1131 | $276.11 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.89 | 6.230% | $67.8703 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.10 | $997.3021 | $997.30 | $997.25 | $997.30 | |