| 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 | $100.80 | 5.633% | $106.4781 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.34 | 5.585% | $75.3243 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 6.828% | $169.5681 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.93 | 7.287% | $81.463 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 10.633% | $272.0687 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.46 | 5.744% | $18.4629 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.55 | 6.434% | $115.5341 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.73 | $838.8992 | $838.89 | $838.85 | $839.00 | |