| 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 | $101.41 | 7.738% | $109.2571 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.70 | 4.778% | $206.0983 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.49 | 12.700% | $80.5692 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.29 | 6.528% | $129.2078 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.42 | 7.871% | $19.8698 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.43 | 7.375% | $40.1905 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.89 | 9.555% | $197.0785 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.63 | $782.2712 | $782.28 | $782.25 | $782.40 | |