| 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 | $100.86 | 5.200% | $106.1047 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.91 | 11.237% | $91.1142 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.70 | 6.542% | $84.914 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 10.604% | $6.1275 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.87 | 12.563% | $41.502 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.43 | 10.545% | $203.8781 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.71 | 12.105% | $24.338 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.02 | $557.9785 | $557.97 | $558.00 | $557.90 | |