| 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 | $101.62 | 6.753% | $108.4824 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 8.577% | $158.251 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 3.220% | $210.0424 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.37 | 11.563% | $5.9909 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.89 | 5.513% | $197.1932 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.34 | 5.592% | $66.882 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.68 | 8.464% | $220.9195 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.14 | $967.7614 | $967.75 | $967.80 | $967.80 | |