| 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 | 5.463% | $101.0968 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 6.866% | $84.7127 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.42 | 8.531% | $141.5461 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.54 | 7.356% | $183.0849 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 4.326% | $246.5328 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 12.727% | $278.323 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.63 | 8.801% | $217.1994 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.93 | $1,252.4957 | $1,252.49 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.40 | |