| 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 | $96.37 | 5.850% | $102.0076 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.71 | 12.517% | $273.09 | $273.09 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 7.106% | $96.8131 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.32 | 12.794% | $22.9197 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 10.531% | $8.3672 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.77 | 3.559% | $44.2922 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.97 | 13.687% | $46.5776 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.10 | $594.0674 | $594.07 | $594.05 | $594.10 | |