| 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 | $97.97 | 6.419% | $104.2587 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.92 | 4.755% | $46.0084 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.39 | 10.249% | $42.3246 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.72 | 9.717% | $95.1466 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.50 | 8.610% | $17.9207 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.73 | 10.424% | $150.9827 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.80 | 6.277% | $129.4454 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.03 | $586.0871 | $586.09 | $586.05 | $586.00 | |