| 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 | $95.27 | 7.550% | $102.4629 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.85 | 5.690% | $156.2627 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.61 | 7.723% | $217.1803 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.72 | 9.430% | $48.9371 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.77 | 13.399% | $276.4327 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.73 | 13.325% | $62.0228 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.95 | 5.696% | $227.1936 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.90 | $1,090.4921 | $1,090.48 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 | |