| 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 | $102.79 | 4.505% | $107.4207 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.63 | 11.437% | $17.4176 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.90 | 8.160% | $72.359 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.75 | 9.825% | $179.8384 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.27 | 9.236% | $196.9197 | $196.92 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.48 | 4.729% | $261.2779 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.56 | 13.458% | $60.7681 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.38 | $896.0014 | $896.01 | $895.95 | $896.00 | |