| 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 | $103.62 | 4.339% | $108.1161 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.69 | 12.761% | $16.5646 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.96 | 4.521% | $52.2187 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.81 | 10.182% | $32.8453 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.77 | 6.624% | $80.789 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.89 | 9.476% | $158.6198 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.69 | 3.713% | $113.7628 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.43 | $562.9163 | $562.92 | $562.85 | $562.90 | |