| 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 | $100.30 | 5.728% | $106.0452 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.32 | 10.136% | $180.9755 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.68 | 9.744% | $96.2235 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.28 | 5.581% | $171.3368 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.29 | 6.251% | $181.9973 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.97 | 3.319% | $85.7238 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.94 | 7.443% | $269.6175 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.78 | $1,091.9196 | $1,091.93 | $1,091.90 | $1,091.80 | |