| 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 | $104.99 | 6.123% | $111.4185 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.70 | 5.305% | $83.9281 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.59 | 11.261% | $147.521 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.56 | 11.858% | $11.8122 | $11.81 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.92 | 8.155% | $8.5659 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.41 | 11.254% | $106.1474 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 9.469% | $228.7574 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.14 | $698.1505 | $698.16 | $698.10 | $698.10 | |