| 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 | $96.99 | 5.425% | $102.2517 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.43 | 12.796% | $30.9399 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.27 | 11.823% | $178.1005 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.91 | 7.775% | $211.142 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.29 | 5.393% | $89.8897 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.99 | 12.291% | $242.5373 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.59 | 4.277% | $39.1977 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.47 | $894.0588 | $894.06 | $894.10 | $894.00 | |