| 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 | $97.69 | 8.765% | $106.2525 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.62 | 8.344% | $99.2648 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 12.853% | $55.2641 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.26 | 11.186% | $143.719 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.92 | 13.610% | $278.2536 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.65 | 13.289% | $153.6765 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.53 | 8.728% | $129.9626 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.64 | $966.3931 | $966.38 | $966.35 | $966.60 | |