| 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 | $97.70 | 3.153% | $100.7805 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.52 | 4.152% | $48.4515 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.76 | 6.770% | $118.2585 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.58 | 10.277% | $53.5726 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.84 | 8.158% | $26.8664 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.54 | 13.634% | $9.7043 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.78 | 7.412% | $42.7285 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $376.72 | $400.3623 | $400.36 | $400.35 | $400.50 | |