| 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 | $90.85 | 11.708% | $101.4867 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.40 | 13.636% | $165.2267 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.87 | 12.775% | $33.6859 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.79 | 3.418% | $201.4479 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.40 | 6.408% | $251.5485 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.56 | 3.333% | $238.2446 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 3.376% | $74.7822 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.21 | $1,066.4225 | $1,066.43 | $1,066.50 | $1,066.30 | |