| 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 | $95.99 | 9.834% | $105.4297 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.77 | 7.362% | $70.612 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.38 | 10.162% | $138.1211 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.62 | 6.443% | $180.5486 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.64 | 6.417% | $16.6436 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 3.805% | $133.6386 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.39 | 8.680% | $269.9503 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.53 | $914.9439 | $914.94 | $914.95 | $914.80 | |