| 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 | $101.97 | 3.203% | $105.2361 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.72 | 7.787% | $70.8376 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.41 | 9.473% | $17.9645 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.43 | 11.563% | $19.4454 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 8.481% | $52.8519 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.62 | 13.649% | $67.7575 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.49 | 11.466% | $227.9368 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.36 | $562.0298 | $562.04 | $562.05 | $562.00 | |