| 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 | $99.96 | 6.125% | $106.0826 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.46 | 9.749% | $16.9672 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.26 | 10.278% | $6.9034 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.95 | 7.542% | $37.5859 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.41 | 13.433% | $152.4653 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.27 | 12.238% | $172.0272 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.79 | 7.647% | $145.0974 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.10 | $637.1290 | $637.14 | $637.15 | $637.20 | |