| 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 | $96.38 | 6.189% | $102.345 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 12.785% | $87.8031 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.34 | 9.638% | $76.023 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.96 | 6.627% | $126.8435 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.91 | 6.577% | $115.0072 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 13.351% | $39.5595 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.32 | 4.546% | $101.7442 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.66 | $649.3255 | $649.32 | $649.30 | $649.20 | |