| 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 | $103.64 | 5.628% | $109.4729 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.34 | 3.846% | $61.6222 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.81 | 7.772% | $19.1942 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.57 | 5.823% | $45.0489 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 12.264% | $277.9881 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.50 | 6.118% | $114.0769 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.42 | 4.562% | $55.857 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.90 | $683.2602 | $683.26 | $683.25 | $683.30 | |