| 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 | $102.39 | 6.685% | $109.2348 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.60 | 7.523% | $149.0269 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.27 | 8.120% | $260.8611 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.36 | 4.861% | $76.926 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.48 | 4.735% | $18.3077 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.98 | 13.222% | $86.0261 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.99 | 12.552% | $10.1184 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.07 | $710.5010 | $710.51 | $710.55 | $710.40 | |