| 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 | $101.55 | 5.654% | $107.2916 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.74 | 8.487% | $9.4818 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.52 | 5.360% | $187.0351 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.28 | 10.274% | $40.0074 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.76 | 11.576% | $145.8968 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.98 | 6.322% | $176.4733 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.72 | 13.759% | $138.4675 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.55 | $804.6535 | $804.66 | $804.65 | $804.70 | |