| 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 | $99.25 | 5.286% | $104.4964 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.72 | 7.712% | $262.5157 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.39 | 11.195% | $197.2488 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.55 | 8.857% | $93.1272 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.33 | 8.228% | $82.6104 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.48 | 8.845% | $139.8441 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.32 | 12.799% | $222.575 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.04 | $1,102.4176 | $1,102.43 | $1,102.45 | $1,102.30 | |