| 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 | $96.90 | 4.727% | $101.4805 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.88 | 5.847% | $190.3976 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 5.662% | $210.2357 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.76 | 8.707% | $180.1927 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.27 | 4.455% | $170.5437 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.49 | 6.816% | $182.1106 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.43 | 9.751% | $68.5175 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.70 | $1,103.4783 | $1,103.48 | $1,103.50 | $1,103.40 | |