| 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 | $100.90 | 7.850% | $108.8207 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 7.122% | $13.6688 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 5.631% | $194.2977 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.40 | 8.494% | $43.8316 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.95 | 3.370% | $157.0707 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.93 | 10.216% | $254.5218 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.89 | 4.193% | $219.7326 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.77 | $991.9439 | $991.94 | $991.90 | $991.90 | |