| 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 | $94.58 | 5.500% | $99.7819 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.53 | 6.422% | $6.9494 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.26 | 3.488% | $138.943 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.52 | 8.739% | $84.2945 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.75 | 13.504% | $17.8769 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.33 | 5.557% | $112.2388 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.46 | 9.693% | $52.0603 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.43 | $512.1448 | $512.14 | $512.20 | $512.10 | |