| 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 | $86.55 | 5.224% | $91.0714 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 11.769% | $42.081 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.95 | 12.739% | $172.4343 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.42 | 7.223% | $188.0906 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.80 | 10.791% | $13.0733 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.61 | 6.276% | $149.4347 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.45 | 8.836% | $147.4184 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.43 | $803.6037 | $803.59 | $803.60 | $803.60 | |