| 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 | $102.88 | 7.194% | $110.2812 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 3.582% | $72.1345 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.79 | 11.428% | $231.5362 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.46 | 13.202% | $17.501 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.75 | 11.202% | $244.3664 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.87 | 13.656% | $63.4996 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.80 | 13.509% | $198.4137 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.19 | $937.7326 | $937.73 | $937.75 | $937.70 | |