| 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 | $95.40 | 5.385% | $100.5373 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.34 | 8.836% | $113.5595 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.57 | 13.520% | $174.3327 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.36 | 5.840% | $126.3306 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.81 | 12.400% | $204.3544 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 5.342% | $170.1273 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.38 | 12.775% | $262.0665 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.36 | $1,151.3083 | $1,151.31 | $1,151.35 | $1,151.30 | |