| 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 | $100.43 | 5.724% | $106.1786 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.77 | 10.360% | $109.0026 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.55 | 12.872% | $202.6617 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.48 | 5.336% | $174.31 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.72 | 7.854% | $136.6726 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.40 | 4.554% | $40.1487 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.85 | 8.733% | $33.5441 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.20 | $802.5183 | $802.51 | $802.50 | $802.50 | |