| 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 | $99.45 | 6.336% | $105.7512 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 8.188% | $8.06 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.60 | 6.525% | $183.8622 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.38 | 8.280% | $72.9591 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.85 | 7.702% | $270.1705 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.47 | 6.489% | $125.0926 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.63 | 3.721% | $78.4442 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.83 | $844.3398 | $844.33 | $844.30 | $844.50 | |