| 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 | $103.33 | 6.717% | $110.2707 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.98 | 12.326% | $56.1405 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.71 | 11.801% | $39.9241 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 7.519% | $45.4483 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.79 | 10.726% | $154.7839 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.80 | 4.697% | $247.9225 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 3.680% | $58.0193 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.84 | $712.5093 | $712.50 | $712.45 | $712.40 | |