| 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 | $102.86 | 5.399% | $108.4134 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.59 | 5.271% | $21.6753 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.51 | 9.837% | $213.6439 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.82 | 9.117% | $266.0491 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.97 | 8.858% | $103.3824 | $103.38 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.52 | 4.609% | $31.9267 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.50 | 4.359% | $23.4808 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.77 | $768.5716 | $768.57 | $768.65 | $768.50 | |