| 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 | $98.36 | 4.594% | $102.8787 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.97 | 5.255% | $12.599 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.58 | 7.195% | $260.0336 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.30 | 12.421% | $274.6445 | $274.64 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.88 | 9.849% | $86.6489 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 9.702% | $146.7155 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.52 | 5.752% | $249.0671 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.35 | $1,132.5873 | $1,132.59 | $1,132.60 | $1,132.50 | |