| 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 | $98.71 | 6.552% | $105.1775 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.89 | 5.484% | $184.481 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.75 | 13.448% | $267.4537 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 11.223% | $16.094 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.27 | 7.258% | $38.9025 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.42 | 9.783% | $158.5486 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.52 | 10.424% | $64.6201 | $64.62 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.03 | $835.2774 | $835.27 | $835.30 | $835.30 | |