| 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 | $99.77 | 5.678% | $105.4349 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 7.268% | $9.3109 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.52 | 6.329% | $17.5656 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.68 | 8.416% | $32.1779 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 11.646% | $270.4736 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.79 | 7.157% | $243.0214 | $243.02 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.64 | 12.624% | $155.0157 | $155.02 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.34 | $833.0000 | $833.00 | $832.95 | $833.00 | |