| 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 | $99.26 | 7.218% | $106.4246 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.79 | 3.481% | $106.3681 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.38 | 6.527% | $11.0575 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.62 | 8.784% | $257.4047 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.25 | 5.424% | $152.0741 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.62 | 11.696% | $20.7978 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 4.519% | $182.7724 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.79 | $836.8992 | $836.89 | $836.80 | $837.00 | |