| 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 | $97.55 | 5.356% | $102.7748 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.50 | 10.231% | $84.3267 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.96 | 5.597% | $153.0734 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.90 | 4.771% | $230.3914 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.84 | 3.512% | $236.8769 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.77 | 3.863% | $185.6759 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.33 | 13.588% | $142.3598 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.85 | $1,135.4789 | $1,135.48 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.60 | |