| 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 | $97.91 | 6.514% | $104.2879 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.88 | 5.485% | $151.7718 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.79 | 10.304% | $73.672 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.39 | 9.742% | $240.763 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.25 | 6.243% | $73.5733 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.36 | 13.375% | $23.0832 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 8.535% | $181.6008 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.90 | $848.7520 | $848.74 | $848.70 | $848.90 | |