| 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 | $96.25 | 5.375% | $101.4234 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.88 | 5.764% | $81.3114 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 4.546% | $253.7331 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.95 | 7.785% | $65.695 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.65 | 7.442% | $102.7683 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.67 | 6.393% | $14.5439 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.68 | 10.122% | $159.3245 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.78 | $778.7996 | $778.79 | $778.75 | $778.70 | |