| 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 | $99.70 | 3.351% | $103.0409 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.97 | 13.699% | $263.7476 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.39 | 7.304% | $50.8514 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.35 | 7.463% | $176.6154 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.40 | 11.451% | $202.1721 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 7.470% | $268.9974 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.85 | 10.696% | $205.7285 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.96 | $1,271.1533 | $1,271.16 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.10 | |