| 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 | $93.86 | 8.222% | $101.5772 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.52 | 6.758% | $74.2182 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.46 | 6.586% | $158.2376 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.60 | 13.347% | $39.2181 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.72 | 8.533% | $148.3863 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.69 | 5.697% | $23.9826 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 11.855% | $5.9619 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.18 | $551.5819 | $551.59 | $551.60 | $551.60 | |