| 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 | $98.47 | 5.781% | $104.1626 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.44 | 8.869% | $15.7207 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.66 | 7.294% | $38.261 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.44 | 11.594% | $270.5485 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 8.569% | $34.0798 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.58 | 7.513% | $170.4941 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.37 | 12.424% | $218.5185 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.35 | $851.7852 | $851.78 | $851.75 | $851.80 | |