| 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 | $95.98 | 7.532% | $103.2092 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.62 | 5.703% | $35.5373 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.74 | 7.178% | $268.7381 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.76 | 13.366% | $161.8413 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.82 | 5.560% | $217.2636 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.84 | 7.807% | $36.4819 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.39 | 7.140% | $260.768 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.15 | $1,083.8394 | $1,083.84 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.80 | |