| 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 | $99.51 | 5.735% | $105.2169 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.34 | 4.437% | $184.1642 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.52 | 5.470% | $24.8065 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.89 | 13.373% | $164.2661 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.86 | 12.444% | $7.7137 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.95 | 7.846% | $31.2214 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.61 | 9.489% | $47.7482 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.68 | $565.1370 | $565.14 | $565.05 | $565.10 | |