| 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 | $99.33 | 4.584% | $103.8833 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.54 | 8.496% | $30.9648 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 3.109% | $84.3329 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.40 | 5.661% | $145.1782 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.39 | 5.741% | $263.7075 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.35 | 7.247% | $33.6219 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.70 | 11.272% | $167.6869 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.50 | $829.3755 | $829.37 | $829.40 | $829.40 | |