| 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 | $99.31 | 3.873% | $103.1563 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.37 | 13.762% | $241.5964 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.79 | 10.224% | $126.5261 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 5.494% | $76.6203 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.77 | 5.310% | $255.6611 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.37 | 6.323% | $241.7466 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.25 | 13.674% | $236.7261 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.49 | $1,282.0329 | $1,282.05 | $1,282.05 | $1,282.00 | |