| 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 | $98.95 | 5.378% | $104.2715 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.96 | 12.231% | $230.0287 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.94 | 10.239% | $210.4903 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.85 | 3.307% | $238.4842 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.80 | 7.715% | $118.2711 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.38 | 10.470% | $115.3086 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 11.102% | $269.4557 | $269.46 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.41 | $1,286.3101 | $1,286.31 | $1,286.30 | $1,286.40 | |