| 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 | $101.79 | 4.392% | $106.2606 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.89 | 10.780% | $47.5135 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.27 | 11.642% | $124.2241 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.33 | 8.805% | $130.9251 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.77 | 7.658% | $127.8654 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.79 | 13.251% | $85.8329 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.26 | 10.386% | $230.9937 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.10 | $853.6153 | $853.61 | $853.60 | $853.60 | |