| 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 | $98.67 | 3.586% | $102.2083 | $102.21 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.62 | 13.334% | $81.1698 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.37 | 11.569% | $24.958 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.33 | 12.503% | $82.4984 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.68 | 4.427% | $9.0643 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.71 | 7.568% | $252.4729 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.51 | 13.558% | $144.7978 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.89 | $697.1695 | $697.17 | $697.10 | $697.30 | |