| 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 | $101.69 | 5.699% | $107.4853 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.91 | 5.441% | $84.2579 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.48 | 12.405% | $69.1066 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.72 | 8.285% | $45.1765 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 10.476% | $188.7593 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.34 | 13.252% | $8.3127 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.48 | 12.312% | $120.7129 | $120.71 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.48 | $623.8112 | $623.82 | $623.80 | $623.90 | |