| 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 | $100.40 | 4.643% | $105.0616 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.75 | 6.136% | $60.2322 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.41 | 13.302% | $57.1155 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.28 | 12.850% | $265.5135 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.87 | 9.250% | $129.8655 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.91 | 11.574% | $237.5522 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.46 | 5.825% | $188.8553 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.08 | $1,044.1958 | $1,044.20 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.30 | |