| 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 | $100.56 | 7.821% | $108.4248 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.70 | 8.566% | $23.5588 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.79 | 4.624% | $222.6294 | $222.63 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.94 | 5.587% | $253.3454 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.29 | 11.576% | $25.9861 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.44 | 3.810% | $38.8665 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.91 | 9.217% | $175.7411 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.63 | $848.5521 | $848.56 | $848.55 | $848.50 | |