| 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 | $97.99 | 6.850% | $104.7023 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.67 | 8.296% | $183.7458 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.37 | 3.307% | $107.8215 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.61 | 7.446% | $10.3256 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.98 | 7.683% | $203.4993 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.62 | 12.185% | $82.5906 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.60 | 8.173% | $174.8076 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.84 | $867.4927 | $867.50 | $867.50 | $867.40 | |