| 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 | $103.89 | 5.117% | $109.2061 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.36 | 11.285% | $86.0901 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.31 | 9.592% | $137.3297 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.57 | 13.521% | $136.8723 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.57 | 7.283% | $23.1409 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.50 | 7.585% | $235.0732 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.30 | 3.477% | $61.3619 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.50 | $789.0742 | $789.07 | $789.05 | $789.10 | |