| 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 | $103.30 | 3.750% | $107.1738 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.60 | 12.280% | $38.8489 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.33 | 7.762% | $269.7606 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.33 | 7.151% | $135.3639 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.90 | 8.660% | $193.3061 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.28 | 8.670% | $18.7782 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.86 | 8.807% | $188.0838 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.60 | $951.3153 | $951.31 | $951.30 | $951.40 | |