| 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 | $104.56 | 5.655% | $110.4729 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 8.314% | $36.0252 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.53 | 8.176% | $225.5794 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.90 | 11.715% | $202.0924 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.50 | 11.234% | $86.2064 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.40 | 5.240% | $33.0454 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.72 | 12.372% | $192.9652 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.87 | $886.3869 | $886.40 | $886.40 | $886.40 | |