| 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 | $102.97 | 5.630% | $108.7672 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.68 | 9.410% | $183.4587 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.59 | 12.873% | $251.244 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.31 | 11.759% | $72.9898 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.84 | 11.634% | $132.6658 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.87 | 10.826% | $35.3202 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.49 | 4.209% | $67.2044 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.75 | $851.6501 | $851.65 | $851.60 | $851.70 | |