| 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 | $98.98 | 5.484% | $104.4081 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.70 | 9.183% | $155.8041 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.44 | 5.778% | $108.359 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 13.439% | $40.6112 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.97 | 7.115% | $158.4981 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.70 | 10.665% | $248.6643 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 10.495% | $270.6575 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.54 | $1,087.0023 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.10 | |