| 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 | $96.93 | 11.723% | $108.2931 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.92 | 11.848% | $87.152 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.51 | 5.289% | $140.5713 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.86 | 7.693% | $16.0032 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.26 | 7.814% | $36.9371 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.56 | 8.338% | $127.3622 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.95 | 4.749% | $187.4483 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.99 | $703.7672 | $703.76 | $703.75 | $703.80 | |