| 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 | $99.38 | 6.151% | $105.4929 | $105.49 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.99 | 5.190% | $69.4149 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.66 | 7.866% | $87.0047 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.26 | 5.415% | $145.7468 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 10.267% | $239.8307 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 6.838% | $16.5385 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.60 | 12.366% | $271.4763 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.87 | $935.5048 | $935.50 | $935.55 | $935.40 | |