| 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 | $99.67 | 4.478% | $104.1332 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 7.469% | $52.4664 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.46 | 7.276% | $82.0232 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.48 | 5.453% | $124.9407 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.34 | 7.368% | $195.7748 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.99 | 10.770% | $238.1444 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.34 | 7.745% | $157.674 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.10 | $955.1567 | $955.14 | $955.10 | $955.10 | |