| 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 | $103.52 | 5.512% | $109.226 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.40 | 5.283% | $161.5041 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.45 | 3.537% | $99.8614 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.93 | 13.131% | $280.4857 | $280.49 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.32 | 4.575% | $248.1774 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 7.261% | $5.6848 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 5.149% | $258.5193 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.78 | $1,163.4587 | $1,163.46 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.50 | |