| 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 | $98.78 | 7.555% | $106.2428 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 9.531% | $87.3291 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.38 | 4.685% | $16.1006 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.54 | 8.765% | $130.0177 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.51 | 8.690% | $58.16 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.35 | 6.873% | $190.608 | $190.61 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.92 | 5.373% | $139.0081 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.21 | $727.4663 | $727.47 | $727.45 | $727.40 | |