| 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 | $98.66 | 4.618% | $103.2161 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.73 | 7.250% | $147.7154 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.60 | 13.843% | $130.4641 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.30 | 11.786% | $159.0715 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.68 | 10.256% | $178.2619 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.42 | 8.380% | $54.6452 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.35 | 12.460% | $264.6746 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.74 | $1,038.0488 | $1,038.05 | $1,037.95 | $1,038.10 | |