| 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 | $97.61 | 5.681% | $103.1552 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.25 | 12.721% | $106.2395 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 13.379% | $158.3451 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 6.684% | $18.6484 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.46 | 8.769% | $46.1833 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.77 | 7.568% | $58.915 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.50 | 4.497% | $38.1414 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.73 | $529.6279 | $529.64 | $529.65 | $529.50 | |