| 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 | $96.58 | 6.423% | $102.7833 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 4.445% | $81.7282 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.27 | 3.534% | $159.7219 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.80 | 6.292% | $24.2346 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.59 | 12.581% | $271.9844 | $271.98 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.30 | 5.822% | $171.7491 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.69 | 12.627% | $60.4694 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.48 | $872.6709 | $872.66 | $872.70 | $872.60 | |