| 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 | $97.89 | 3.296% | $101.1165 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.71 | 13.127% | $282.4894 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.90 | 5.143% | $251.1866 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.80 | 4.733% | $240.6764 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.31 | 10.168% | $139.1532 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.32 | 4.628% | $157.2768 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.93 | 13.196% | $104.0611 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.86 | $1,275.9600 | $1,275.97 | $1,276.00 | $1,276.10 | |