| 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 | $98.81 | 6.319% | $105.0538 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.74 | 5.273% | $180.7959 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.41 | 8.125% | $35.0433 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.78 | 11.819% | $43.3634 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.74 | 13.584% | $128.0546 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.66 | 13.780% | $95.1883 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 9.608% | $270.1837 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.64 | $857.6830 | $857.67 | $857.70 | $857.80 | |