| 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 | $104.55 | 3.749% | $108.4696 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.85 | 3.607% | $47.5038 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.40 | 5.303% | $26.747 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.71 | 13.664% | $91.7382 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.90 | 13.383% | $272.0058 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.71 | 4.334% | $154.1118 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.75 | 11.850% | $268.1604 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.87 | $968.7366 | $968.74 | $968.70 | $968.70 | |