| 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 | $100.37 | 4.775% | $105.1627 | $105.16 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.48 | 12.379% | $163.489 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.77 | 13.824% | $236.4921 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.52 | 9.521% | $183.4696 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.85 | 4.653% | $15.541 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.78 | 5.667% | $126.5679 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.34 | 6.843% | $114.6853 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.11 | $945.4076 | $945.41 | $945.40 | $945.50 | |