| 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 | $96.84 | 7.836% | $104.4284 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 5.457% | $38.2598 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.51 | 13.280% | $159.1697 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.55 | 6.646% | $19.7828 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.79 | 6.769% | $167.4031 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.70 | 10.360% | $133.2045 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.82 | 4.654% | $198.6542 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.49 | $820.9025 | $820.89 | $820.90 | $821.00 | |