| 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 | $97.88 | 5.401% | $103.1665 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.95 | 11.338% | $208.1464 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.43 | 6.458% | $22.8139 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.69 | 13.540% | $179.0412 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 4.217% | $47.2416 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.71 | 3.537% | $86.6708 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.62 | 9.607% | $196.8761 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.61 | $843.9565 | $843.96 | $843.95 | $843.90 | |