| 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 | $101.60 | 6.648% | $108.3544 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.71 | 4.547% | $173.2448 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.79 | 10.734% | $24.1289 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.26 | 5.165% | $113.8516 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.96 | 13.407% | $19.2338 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.99 | 11.813% | $63.7222 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.40 | 9.432% | $9.1923 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.71 | $511.7280 | $511.71 | $511.75 | $511.70 | |