| 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 | $97.73 | 5.433% | $103.0397 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.66 | 5.189% | $260.5111 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 11.400% | $49.9963 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 3.512% | $170.36 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.58 | 12.849% | $50.3081 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 13.268% | $257.8319 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.52 | 9.630% | $151.8595 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.58 | $1,043.9066 | $1,043.91 | $1,043.90 | $1,043.90 | |