| 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 | $97.96 | 5.310% | $103.1617 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.39 | 7.561% | $217.6927 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.55 | 9.439% | $217.2911 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.87 | 11.111% | $199.8554 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.35 | 9.645% | $95.7749 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.64 | 8.329% | $250.9333 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.81 | 12.448% | $49.2635 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.57 | $1,133.9726 | $1,133.96 | $1,133.95 | $1,134.10 | |