| 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 | $100.85 | 5.566% | $106.4633 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.25 | 7.662% | $28.2613 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.33 | 10.798% | $12.5534 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.95 | 13.812% | $168.3849 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.91 | 4.311% | $255.4681 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.97 | 11.255% | $77.8451 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.81 | 12.128% | $261.0452 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.07 | $910.0213 | $910.02 | $910.00 | $910.10 | |