| 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 | $96.66 | 5.691% | $102.1609 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 8.128% | $146.2431 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.39 | 3.856% | $214.3484 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.33 | 6.600% | $103.7538 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.57 | 12.773% | $48.0075 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.77 | 10.744% | $78.3735 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.83 | 9.520% | $178.3314 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.80 | $871.2186 | $871.21 | $871.20 | $871.20 | |