| 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 | $99.70 | 3.605% | $103.2942 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.90 | 9.594% | $86.4697 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.77 | 13.355% | $73.42 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.71 | 6.680% | $53.0306 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.91 | 6.719% | $23.3821 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.90 | 10.621% | $193.4761 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.88 | 3.654% | $163.6489 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.77 | $696.7216 | $696.72 | $696.75 | $696.70 | |