| 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 | $97.89 | 4.568% | $102.3616 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.98 | 9.713% | $73.4858 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.82 | 4.734% | $19.7109 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.50 | 10.418% | $258.9302 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.30 | 9.625% | $220.6751 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.79 | 10.272% | $188.3335 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.62 | 12.261% | $165.7197 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.90 | $1,029.2168 | $1,029.22 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.20 | |