| 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 | $99.54 | 3.367% | $102.8915 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.55 | 6.151% | $138.5801 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 3.260% | $211.652 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 8.114% | $261.9927 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 7.575% | $226.4239 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.59 | 12.510% | $121.0495 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 11.583% | $193.7527 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.10 | $1,256.3424 | $1,256.33 | $1,256.35 | $1,256.40 | |