| 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 | $99.76 | 6.462% | $106.2065 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.62 | 9.735% | $89.5657 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.39 | 8.373% | $38.3532 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.62 | 6.832% | $165.1836 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.43 | 5.239% | $76.2246 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.65 | 3.289% | $98.7959 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.86 | 3.202% | $6.0476 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.33 | $580.3771 | $580.38 | $580.35 | $580.40 | |