| 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 | $95.86 | 5.439% | $101.0738 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.50 | 11.299% | $59.545 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.65 | 10.197% | $237.6398 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.47 | 9.105% | $211.0854 | $211.09 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.54 | 9.823% | $163.1311 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.61 | 9.738% | $251.9694 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.37 | 6.349% | $73.7743 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.00 | $1,098.2188 | $1,098.22 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.20 | |