| 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 | $98.36 | 5.685% | $103.9518 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.36 | 6.832% | $259.9864 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.61 | 3.198% | $27.461 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.40 | 9.646% | $20.1749 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.63 | 10.724% | $78.2044 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 8.496% | $77.8893 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.72 | 6.499% | $181.8151 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.87 | $749.4829 | $749.48 | $749.45 | $749.60 | |