| 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 | $217.66 | 5.224% | $229.0306 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.94 | 7.234% | $108.242 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.32 | 10.548% | $201.5511 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.45 | 6.239% | $82.2821 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.33 | 6.120% | $161.6526 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.53 | 3.469% | $99.8786 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.81 | 7.542% | $103.036 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.04 | $985.6730 | $985.67 | $985.75 | $985.70 | |