| 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 | $225.56 | 5.300% | $237.5147 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.67 | 6.169% | $6.0198 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.90 | 5.728% | $181.7464 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.85 | 6.459% | $100.9764 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 13.510% | $182.6035 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.72 | 6.331% | $161.3254 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.50 | 11.803% | $211.8667 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.07 | $1,082.0529 | $1,082.06 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |