| 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 | $102.80 | 6.790% | $109.7801 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 12.344% | $88.1676 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.69 | 9.250% | $134.0388 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.73 | 5.320% | $39.7372 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.55 | 3.155% | $221.3191 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.59 | 10.662% | $101.3553 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.57 | 12.544% | $85.0495 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.41 | $779.4476 | $779.46 | $779.45 | $779.40 | |