| 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 | $98.36 | 5.111% | $103.3872 | $103.39 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.32 | 11.818% | $107.7031 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.51 | 6.155% | $252.1287 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.56 | 4.402% | $20.421 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.42 | 12.504% | $62.3497 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.40 | 9.681% | $180.3156 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.41 | 11.262% | $113.9434 | $113.94 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.98 | $840.2487 | $840.25 | $840.25 | $840.10 | |