| 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 | $106.37 | 5.738% | $112.4735 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.82 | 5.760% | $11.4432 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.88 | 8.500% | $187.5748 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.32 | 8.115% | $6.8329 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.90 | 8.151% | $137.2436 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.29 | 7.686% | $30.4644 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.60 | 5.667% | $155.9645 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.18 | $641.9969 | $641.97 | $641.95 | $642.00 | |