| 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 | $106.47 | 3.685% | $110.3934 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.63 | 11.723% | $248.7289 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 7.567% | $178.2815 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.90 | 6.770% | $173.9283 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.85 | 10.825% | $8.6998 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.81 | 6.763% | $37.1642 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.90 | 9.177% | $105.7925 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.30 | $862.9886 | $862.98 | $863.05 | $863.00 | |