| 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 | $110.37 | 7.247% | $118.3685 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 8.391% | $42.6627 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.70 | 8.717% | $26.8531 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.63 | 4.631% | $103.1976 | $103.20 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.72 | 7.156% | $140.0743 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.43 | 12.654% | $173.9716 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.65 | 7.136% | $92.8333 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.86 | $697.9611 | $697.95 | $697.90 | $698.10 | |