| 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 | $101.94 | 10.120% | $112.2563 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.35 | 5.838% | $87.1576 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.81 | 10.847% | $94.0093 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.77 | 6.520% | $79.645 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.69 | 10.514% | $75.9121 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.35 | 5.592% | $70.0603 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.36 | 7.421% | $35.8356 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.27 | $554.8762 | $554.89 | $554.85 | $554.90 | |