| 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 | $110.35 | 5.171% | $116.0562 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.42 | 7.113% | $90.4248 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.68 | 9.323% | $29.1674 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.91 | 13.861% | $184.3523 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.77 | 5.696% | $129.763 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.59 | 8.345% | $93.8159 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.86 | 8.503% | $257.0002 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.58 | $900.5798 | $900.58 | $900.50 | $900.70 | |