| 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 | $104.27 | 3.735% | $108.1645 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.31 | 4.585% | $72.4879 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.96 | 6.717% | $31.9724 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.38 | 7.450% | $168.0303 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.49 | 8.151% | $210.3429 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.67 | 4.627% | $83.3563 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.27 | 8.467% | $226.9889 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.35 | $901.3432 | $901.34 | $901.35 | $901.40 | |