| 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 | $98.88 | 4.245% | $103.0775 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.31 | 13.533% | $283.0491 | $283.05 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.71 | 10.282% | $236.7865 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.47 | 3.238% | $12.8738 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.64 | 6.783% | $6.0226 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.57 | 9.330% | $224.7497 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.25 | 4.310% | $228.6997 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.83 | $1,095.2589 | $1,095.26 | $1,095.25 | $1,095.20 | |