| 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 | $96.84 | 6.500% | $103.1346 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.99 | 9.761% | $68.0408 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.26 | 13.261% | $193.9708 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.38 | 5.800% | $186.61 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.84 | 3.772% | $54.8331 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.42 | 3.206% | $61.325 | $61.33 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 5.640% | $243.4263 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.16 | $911.3406 | $911.34 | $911.40 | $911.20 | |