| 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 | $95.50 | 7.249% | $102.4228 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.56 | 10.840% | $28.3307 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.57 | 11.283% | $30.6807 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.81 | 7.769% | $17.0383 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.67 | 12.476% | $198.7113 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.77 | 7.427% | $125.4425 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.54 | 12.638% | $51.2953 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.42 | $553.9216 | $553.92 | $553.95 | $553.80 | |