| 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 | $241.71 | 6.846% | $258.2575 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.70 | 5.503% | $102.0214 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 6.831% | $200.447 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.92 | 9.459% | $108.2768 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.69 | 7.184% | $93.9896 | $93.99 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.50 | 8.567% | $216.5912 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.63 | 12.361% | $41.1578 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.78 | $1,020.7413 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.80 | |