| 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 | $95.61 | 5.758% | $101.1152 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 4.811% | $52.961 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.93 | 10.287% | $85.9467 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.30 | 13.169% | $39.9487 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 3.406% | $225.0735 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.80 | 7.745% | $261.6049 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.41 | 8.404% | $198.8238 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.24 | $965.4738 | $965.47 | $965.40 | $965.40 | |