| 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 | $99.90 | 3.315% | $103.2117 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.43 | 7.548% | $257.5022 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 12.560% | $89.6878 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.51 | 4.399% | $187.4066 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.61 | 4.266% | $216.4666 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.46 | 13.782% | $225.8118 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 4.164% | $170.579 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.35 | $1,250.6657 | $1,250.67 | $1,250.65 | $1,250.70 | |