| 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 | $103.50 | 4.374% | $108.0271 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.56 | 5.247% | $224.7655 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.84 | 3.325% | $163.0882 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.86 | 13.661% | $38.4856 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.51 | 13.442% | $31.2079 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.75 | 13.800% | $69.1335 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.36 | 11.449% | $120.7661 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.38 | $755.4739 | $755.49 | $755.50 | $755.50 | |