| 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 | $99.88 | 3.520% | $103.3958 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.82 | 5.855% | $200.934 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.98 | 10.481% | $79.5242 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.66 | 8.501% | $250.2684 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.26 | 13.440% | $69.4933 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.55 | 4.482% | $252.3763 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.68 | 8.620% | $219.0648 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.83 | $1,175.0568 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.10 | |