| 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 | $106.51 | 5.590% | $112.4639 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.37 | 13.558% | $120.7916 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.41 | 13.639% | $39.1032 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.65 | 4.142% | $63.1621 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.68 | 10.579% | $35.0314 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.48 | 12.422% | $196.1539 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.55 | 4.190% | $71.4222 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.65 | $638.1283 | $638.11 | $638.10 | $638.20 | |