| 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 | $100.30 | 6.481% | $106.8004 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.54 | 3.745% | $128.1666 | $128.17 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.90 | 8.360% | $253.454 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.79 | 10.104% | $79.0437 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 13.868% | $203.3682 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.57 | 8.404% | $253.1992 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.99 | 5.213% | $74.6907 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.69 | $1,098.7228 | $1,098.72 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.80 | |