| 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 | $95.85 | 5.786% | $101.3959 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.59 | 3.598% | $235.7787 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.58 | 10.872% | $139.2331 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.30 | 8.744% | $110.1577 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.45 | 7.870% | $46.8695 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 13.341% | $276.348 | $276.35 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.58 | 6.530% | $182.7842 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.17 | $1,092.5671 | $1,092.57 | $1,092.60 | $1,092.60 | |