| 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 | $97.81 | 5.466% | $103.1563 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.70 | 9.838% | $198.4773 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.30 | 13.831% | $91.4063 | $91.41 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.51 | 10.134% | $203.2082 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.43 | 5.444% | $16.27 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.49 | 10.773% | $102.4539 | $102.45 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 10.129% | $234.0792 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.79 | $949.0512 | $949.06 | $949.05 | $949.20 | |