| 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 | $96.92 | 5.530% | $102.2797 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 12.506% | $173.878 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 10.584% | $78.4925 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.61 | 5.851% | $103.3212 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.95 | 8.488% | $18.3887 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.55 | 12.771% | $262.249 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.25 | 3.150% | $27.0769 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.81 | $765.6860 | $765.69 | $765.75 | $765.70 | |