| 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 | $99.43 | 6.252% | $105.6464 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 7.482% | $267.2003 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.56 | 13.633% | $86.9974 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.77 | 12.822% | $146.4091 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.59 | 10.698% | $272.9702 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.87 | 13.810% | $251.3721 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.83 | 8.777% | $112.9432 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.65 | $1,243.5387 | $1,243.54 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.50 | |