| 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 | $102.45 | 5.640% | $108.2282 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 11.201% | $70.9462 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.76 | 5.762% | $45.2238 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.55 | 5.522% | $63.8936 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.97 | 13.385% | $121.2879 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.98 | 12.547% | $156.4178 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.56 | 8.683% | $217.9746 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.07 | $783.9721 | $783.97 | $783.95 | $783.90 | |