| 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 | $100.59 | 5.449% | $106.0711 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.88 | 6.517% | $105.324 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.92 | 10.153% | $260.9745 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.88 | 7.828% | $43.0018 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.52 | 11.448% | $188.9266 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.62 | 12.256% | $68.0496 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.41 | 5.570% | $122.894 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.82 | $895.2416 | $895.23 | $895.20 | $895.20 | |