| 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 | $97.45 | 4.712% | $102.0418 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.73 | 9.350% | $172.4778 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.91 | 5.816% | $185.0828 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 8.316% | $20.0385 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.26 | 3.719% | $129.9184 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.51 | 6.351% | $60.099 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.39 | 9.353% | $238.816 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.75 | $908.4743 | $908.48 | $908.50 | $908.40 | |