| 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 | $100.41 | 5.224% | $105.6554 | $105.66 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 7.670% | $16.7858 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.98 | 4.564% | $107.68 | $107.68 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 12.800% | $279.259 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.73 | 12.623% | $44.7451 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 5.396% | $242.1578 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.67 | 6.788% | $191.866 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.71 | $988.1491 | $988.17 | $988.15 | $988.30 | |