| 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 | $102.85 | 5.844% | $108.8606 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.45 | 8.787% | $77.7283 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.62 | 5.281% | $136.4652 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 4.803% | $49.1316 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.95 | 6.404% | $262.7647 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.30 | 11.846% | $5.9278 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.93 | 8.559% | $262.6368 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.98 | $903.5150 | $903.52 | $903.55 | $903.50 | |