| 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 | $103.47 | 5.742% | $109.4112 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.64 | 4.127% | $166.2283 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.58 | 13.761% | $123.5217 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.73 | 6.420% | $28.4461 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.27 | 13.203% | $129.3571 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.98 | 5.834% | $157.6715 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.60 | 4.829% | $233.3494 | $233.35 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.27 | $947.9853 | $947.99 | $947.95 | $947.90 | |