| 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 | $102.95 | 5.722% | $108.8408 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.79 | 6.425% | $17.8688 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.52 | 9.116% | $181.7 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.85 | 12.701% | $51.6734 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.62 | 3.565% | $158.0609 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.51 | 11.790% | $129.1286 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.39 | 9.198% | $6.9778 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.63 | $654.2503 | $654.25 | $654.25 | $654.30 | |