| 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 | $102.96 | 3.428% | $106.4895 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.65 | 5.465% | $181.0307 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.76 | 10.140% | $87.8477 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.39 | 12.787% | $106.4596 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.27 | 6.162% | $44.8747 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.32 | 6.604% | $124.0018 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.52 | 11.511% | $57.4505 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.87 | $708.1545 | $708.15 | $708.15 | $708.20 | |