| 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 | $86.96 | 10.525% | $96.1125 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.33 | 6.770% | $172.252 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.56 | 8.767% | $120.2528 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.46 | 4.703% | $235.0164 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 5.666% | $12.2784 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.46 | 9.340% | $119.6836 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.98 | 12.605% | $95.6917 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.37 | $851.2874 | $851.28 | $851.30 | $851.40 | |