| 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 | $96.37 | 8.600% | $104.6578 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.45 | 13.569% | $92.502 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.52 | 13.275% | $36.837 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.35 | 13.285% | $23.0535 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.49 | 8.720% | $197.3159 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.41 | 7.358% | $260.2465 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.41 | 10.552% | $245.8787 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.00 | $960.4914 | $960.50 | $960.50 | $960.50 | |