| 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 | $99.31 | 5.776% | $105.0461 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.55 | 11.354% | $121.9883 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 5.310% | $50.117 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.93 | 9.190% | $68.7133 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.47 | 9.771% | $193.7129 | $193.71 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.35 | 12.789% | $117.6953 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.95 | 7.200% | $216.4904 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.15 | $873.7633 | $873.77 | $873.75 | $873.70 | |