| 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 | $156.51 | 5.500% | $165.1181 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.62 | 6.252% | $100.5356 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.26 | 5.796% | $44.7094 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.50 | 13.142% | $120.4962 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.61 | 4.315% | $13.1541 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.74 | 10.620% | $95.9518 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.88 | 11.607% | $206.339 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.12 | $746.3042 | $746.31 | $746.30 | $746.30 | |