| 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 | $99.73 | 5.776% | $105.4904 | $105.49 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.27 | 11.597% | $242.4668 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.39 | 7.837% | $95.3171 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.74 | 10.789% | $132.6587 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.78 | 8.357% | $18.1823 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.79 | 10.746% | $147.0596 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.30 | 4.819% | $132.3864 | $132.39 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.00 | $873.5613 | $873.57 | $873.55 | $873.70 | |