| 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 | $96.85 | 5.873% | $102.538 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.65 | 7.398% | $37.2134 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.54 | 10.109% | $239.5311 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.84 | 7.644% | $15.9744 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.85 | 6.376% | $40.2633 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.76 | 4.528% | $142.9525 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.90 | 9.112% | $256.3041 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.39 | $834.7768 | $834.76 | $834.75 | $834.80 | |