| 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 | $100.96 | 5.699% | $106.7137 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.44 | 5.466% | $256.7464 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.50 | 12.815% | $52.459 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.72 | 12.470% | $211.1287 | $211.13 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.79 | 9.301% | $87.2113 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.71 | 8.136% | $261.3755 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.50 | 4.843% | $106.4156 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.62 | $1,082.0502 | $1,082.06 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |