| 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 | $96.50 | 9.280% | $105.4552 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.32 | 3.311% | $161.4958 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.42 | 5.138% | $8.8526 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.52 | 12.157% | $259.6659 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 11.531% | $10.7293 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.38 | 10.570% | $30.2741 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.82 | 5.726% | $168.9713 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.58 | $745.4442 | $745.45 | $745.40 | $745.60 | |