| 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 | $96.33 | 7.234% | $103.2985 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.65 | 3.644% | $24.5118 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.38 | 12.759% | $101.9116 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.64 | 11.589% | $52.0451 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.81 | 5.754% | $186.9836 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.72 | 9.649% | $179.5173 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 12.835% | $135.165 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.32 | $783.4329 | $783.44 | $783.40 | $783.40 | |