| 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 | $95.99 | 7.575% | $103.2612 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 6.776% | $184.1566 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.58 | 4.777% | $189.2063 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.59 | 11.400% | $135.4513 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.67 | 7.569% | $234.1454 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.96 | 5.759% | $24.2823 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.95 | 12.544% | $115.864 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.21 | $986.3671 | $986.37 | $986.35 | $986.50 | |