| 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 | $100.99 | 5.540% | $106.5848 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 5.702% | $38.6869 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.59 | 6.255% | $211.0118 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 5.371% | $242.1636 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.25 | 12.277% | $40.7004 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.64 | 11.778% | $185.1491 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.48 | 7.588% | $230.7547 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.37 | $1,055.0513 | $1,055.04 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.10 | |