| 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 | $101.58 | 3.853% | $105.4939 | $105.49 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.63 | 7.166% | $87.4796 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.81 | 10.115% | $111.0069 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.52 | 3.260% | $133.7424 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.36 | 9.464% | $155.833 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.34 | 6.813% | $42.0202 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.25 | 12.190% | $193.2473 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.49 | $828.8233 | $828.82 | $828.85 | $828.70 | |