| 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 | $100.54 | 4.410% | $104.9738 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 4.556% | $47.8135 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.76 | 9.683% | $54.5783 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.70 | 4.358% | $242.8411 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.50 | 11.804% | $29.6281 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.52 | 4.135% | $18.2445 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.39 | 13.726% | $188.0914 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.14 | $686.1707 | $686.16 | $686.20 | $686.10 | |