| 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 | $101.51 | 6.524% | $108.1325 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 11.749% | $83.2977 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.31 | 13.668% | $74.2366 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.88 | 8.790% | $16.188 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.27 | 7.418% | $159.2687 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.56 | 4.108% | $162.9915 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.27 | 10.665% | $44.5648 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.34 | $648.6798 | $648.68 | $648.70 | $648.70 | |