| 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 | $95.25 | 7.357% | $102.2575 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.89 | 4.335% | $241.9424 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.37 | 8.747% | $172.2226 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.47 | 9.202% | $263.6901 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.56 | 8.422% | $111.1976 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.34 | 9.260% | $173.0023 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 9.767% | $245.6805 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.70 | $1,309.9930 | $1,309.99 | $1,310.00 | $1,310.00 | |