| 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 | $100.82 | 5.177% | $106.0395 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.78 | 5.543% | $177.08 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.79 | 7.330% | $39.4867 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.89 | 8.258% | $96.2305 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.51 | 5.256% | $120.5286 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.49 | 4.575% | $147.9632 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.59 | 10.728% | $170.0671 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.87 | $857.3956 | $857.40 | $857.45 | $857.40 | |