| 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 | $100.92 | 5.496% | $106.4666 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.96 | 12.184% | $259.1002 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 4.642% | $40.6534 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 3.209% | $9.8461 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.66 | 5.744% | $180.4627 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.83 | 6.261% | $161.3361 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.92 | 10.837% | $210.5016 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.68 | $968.3667 | $968.37 | $968.35 | $968.40 | |