| 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 | $96.36 | 5.132% | $101.3052 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.89 | 4.418% | $36.4314 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 8.266% | $151.0419 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.68 | 6.204% | $138.7874 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.30 | 4.328% | $165.1512 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.89 | 11.407% | $257.2276 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.50 | 5.221% | $185.7151 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.13 | $1,035.6598 | $1,035.67 | $1,035.70 | $1,035.60 | |