| 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 | $110.31 | 5.256% | $116.1079 | $116.11 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.68 | 4.446% | $173.0461 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.89 | 5.776% | $178.6451 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 13.124% | $45.9962 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.42 | 8.112% | $86.9437 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.70 | 3.829% | $199.0402 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.93 | 3.318% | $150.772 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.59 | $950.5512 | $950.56 | $950.55 | $950.40 | |