| 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 | $97.31 | 5.295% | $102.4626 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.36 | 7.446% | $68.0778 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.95 | 8.479% | $159.4099 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.29 | 12.235% | $191.125 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.82 | 9.699% | $23.9363 | $23.94 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.86 | 4.308% | $129.1959 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 12.689% | $260.1426 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.44 | $934.3501 | $934.36 | $934.40 | $934.30 | |