| 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 | $99.75 | 3.380% | $103.1216 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.90 | 12.588% | $148.5036 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.76 | 8.626% | $169.1959 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.69 | 9.867% | $15.0408 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.79 | 12.680% | $31.3138 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.88 | 4.743% | $163.2734 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.64 | 13.742% | $42.8125 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.41 | $673.2616 | $673.25 | $673.20 | $673.20 | |