| 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 | $100.70 | 4.529% | $105.2607 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.48 | 6.346% | $88.7776 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.30 | 8.686% | $5.7604 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.66 | 7.338% | $172.4492 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.31 | 12.127% | $199.9337 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.79 | 13.206% | $41.6485 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.40 | 10.484% | $195.9986 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.64 | $809.8287 | $809.83 | $809.85 | $809.80 | |