| 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 | $101.53 | 6.751% | $108.3843 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.76 | 8.264% | $86.3514 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.35 | 4.873% | $63.2909 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.80 | 4.209% | $78.9904 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.38 | 5.605% | $140.8559 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.53 | 9.859% | $7.1738 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.63 | 8.334% | $104.6831 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.98 | $589.7298 | $589.72 | $589.75 | $589.90 | |