| 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 | $100.40 | 5.835% | $106.2583 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.79 | 5.146% | $183.7847 | $183.78 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.82 | 8.577% | $97.5239 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.95 | 11.870% | $110.6954 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.75 | 10.317% | $35.0256 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.87 | 9.353% | $31.5702 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.47 | 11.442% | $95.2495 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.05 | $660.1076 | $660.11 | $660.10 | $660.10 | |