| 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 | $100.29 | 3.168% | $103.4672 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.53 | 3.809% | $178.0636 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.60 | 10.431% | $83.4858 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.94 | 8.200% | $245.5491 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.32 | 3.533% | $91.4403 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.55 | 12.392% | $15.2291 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.74 | 4.205% | $129.9853 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.97 | $847.2204 | $847.23 | $847.25 | $847.20 | |