| 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 | $102.71 | 6.498% | $109.3841 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.66 | 6.737% | $7.1087 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.83 | 5.855% | $209.4129 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.43 | 10.696% | $187.5522 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.69 | 4.307% | $197.8599 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.96 | 3.789% | $131.7705 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.97 | 3.294% | $15.4631 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.25 | $858.5514 | $858.54 | $858.50 | $858.70 | |