| 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 | $95.49 | 6.690% | $101.8783 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.38 | 3.257% | $56.1512 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.59 | 9.710% | $77.4443 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.63 | 12.479% | $274.0326 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.68 | 5.308% | $253.4553 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.25 | 13.819% | $216.5406 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 12.566% | $279.8728 | $279.87 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.65 | $1,259.3751 | $1,259.37 | $1,259.40 | $1,259.40 | |