| 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 | $99.50 | 5.466% | $104.9387 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.91 | 3.404% | $15.4175 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.47 | 13.119% | $14.1059 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.34 | 7.308% | $170.9846 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.67 | 5.117% | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.74 | 6.390% | $39.0877 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.32 | 5.834% | $239.5235 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.95 | $805.5079 | $805.51 | $805.50 | $805.50 | |