| 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 | $96.96 | 5.727% | $102.5129 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 11.355% | $52.9159 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.97 | 11.639% | $261.2018 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.94 | 6.560% | $171.4977 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.57 | 5.804% | $181.5279 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.26 | 13.484% | $165.9817 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.43 | 13.532% | $238.9054 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.65 | $1,174.5433 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.50 | |