| 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 | $97.30 | 6.125% | $103.2596 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.91 | 13.789% | $136.4444 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.83 | 6.290% | $112.4867 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 11.715% | $177.3029 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.74 | 6.874% | $69.1902 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.66 | 7.208% | $195.8261 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.26 | 7.196% | $165.3605 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.41 | $959.8704 | $959.87 | $959.90 | $959.90 | |