| 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 | $93.33 | 9.805% | $102.481 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.83 | 6.288% | $142.2452 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.26 | 4.174% | $106.5283 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.60 | 8.434% | $157.8799 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.28 | 8.402% | $182.4189 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.68 | 4.204% | $199.7382 | $199.74 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.25 | 3.571% | $171.1511 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.23 | $1,062.4426 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.40 | |